Guinness Chocolate Cake with Baileys Frosting
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Guinness Extra Stout beer
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
For the Baileys Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To Make the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.1 cup sour cream, 3 large eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the Guinness. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until smooth. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.1 cup Guinness Extra Stout beer, 1 cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups granulated sugar
- Gradually whisk the chocolate mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
To Make the Frosting
- Beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar.1 cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar
- Add the Baileys and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and creamy.¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream liqueur, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Servings: This cake makes anywhere from 12-20 servings. The calories provided are based on 1 slice of cake assuming the cake is cut into 20 equal slices.
- Storage: Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Overmixing: Make sure not to overmix the batter; otherwise, the cake becomes dense and tough.
- Frosting: The alcohol doesn't cook out of the frosting, but it does cook out of the cake.
Nutrition Facts
Guinness Chocolate Cake with Baileys Frosting
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
458
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
80
mg
27
%
Sodium
247
mg
10
%
Potassium
161
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
62
g
21
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
45
g
50
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
675
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
54
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
