Guinness Cake

Guinness Cake

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Sean Smith

7 Feb 2026

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Cook

50 mins

Serves

8 People

Calories

350 calories

Indulge in a rich and moist Guinness Cake, where the deep flavors of stout and cocoa harmonize beautifully. Perfect for a cozy gathering or a special dessert to impress your guests.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Guinness stout
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, combine the Guinness and butter over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.

  4. 4

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and sour cream together until smooth. Add the Guinness mixture and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  7. 7

    For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add in powdered sugar and milk until you reach your desired consistency.

  8. 8

    Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top and serve.

Nutrition per serving

350kcal
Calories

Fat

18g

Carbs

45g

Protein

4g

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Rate this recipe

4.7 · 36 ratings

Comments

O
Olivia Thomas16/02/2026

Absolutely loved this cake! So rich!

J
Juan Ramirez10/02/2026

Really enjoyed making this cake!

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