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Guinness Chocolate Cake

Decadent Guinness Chocolate Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This Guinness Chocolate Cake is a delightful and moist dessert perfect for celebrations, featuring rich flavors and a creamy Baileys buttercream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 can Guinness Beer or any stout
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar can swap with dark brown for richer flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed for smoother finish
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder or instant coffee
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Full-fat Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla is best
For the Baileys Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 4 cups Confectioners' Sugar sift to prevent clumping
  • 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur or other flavored cream liqueurs
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk or cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 ounces White Chocolate or dark chocolate
For the Salted Caramel (optional)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for caramel
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon Irish Whiskey or bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for caramel
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt for caramel

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Guinness Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and generously spray a Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, Guinness beer, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Carefully pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for approximately 50 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  7. Once baked, cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.
  8. Beat unsalted butter in a bowl until creamy, then gradually mix in confectioners' sugar. Add Baileys Irish cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cake with Baileys buttercream and drizzle with salted caramel if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 480IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for better texture. Don't overmix to maintain a light, fluffy cake. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.

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