Chocolate Guinness Cake

Nothing says indulgence like a rich and moist Chocolate Guinness Cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Irish

Method Bake

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 430

Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9" round cake pan.
In a large bowl, toss together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
1 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
Stir in the vegetable oil, stout, and vanilla extract until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
1 & 1/4 cup Guinness stout beer, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Baileys until smooth.
4 oz cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp Bailey's Irish cream
With the mixer on low, slowly pour in the heavy cream. Increase the speed to medium and continue mixing until stiff peaks form.
1 cup heavy cream
Spread the frosting on the completely cooled cake. Dust with cocoa powder or sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top if desired.
1 Tbsp cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for topping

Leftovers can be put in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.