Name: Rich Guinness Chocolate Celebration Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 43 min
Total time: 4 h 58 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®); 1 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups granulated white sugar; ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream; 2 large eggs; 1 splash vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Irish

Chocolate and Guinness® Cake

Aug 27, 2025
by Abigayle Crooks
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

43 mins
TOTAL TIME

4 hrs 58 mins
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

3

Indulge in the rich, decadent allure of our Chocolate and Guinness® Cake. This remarkably simple adaptation of a beloved classic yields a moist, dense, and almost pudding-like cake, where the Guinness® enhances the texture, not the flavor. Serve with cream or ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience that proves bakery-quality treats are easily achievable at home.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)

1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups granulated white sugar

¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream

2 large eggs

1 splash vanilla extract

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

84 g
Cholesterol

115 mg
Fiber

4 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

18 g
Sodium

508 mg
Sugar

50 g
Fat

30 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper; grease the parchment paper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large saucepan, combine the stout beer and butter over medium-low heat. Heat until the butter is completely melted and the beer appears glossy. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)

03

Step

Remove the beer mixture from the heat. Whisk in the sugar and cocoa powder until completely dissolved and smooth. Incorporate the sour cream until well combined. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended. Add the baking soda, then gradually mix in the flour until the batter thickens and no lumps remain. (Mixing time: 5-7 minutes)

04

Step

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Bake time: 35-40 minutes)

06

Step

Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. For best results, let it cool for at least 4 hours.

For an even richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the cake's intense chocolate flavor.
The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Guinness® adds a unique depth of flavor and contributes to the cake's moist texture. Don't be afraid to experiment with other stouts or dark beers, but remember that this will change the final taste of the cake.

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