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Decadent Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe with Easy Baileys Frosting

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A rich, moist chocolate cake infused with Guinness stout and topped with a luscious Bailey’s cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Guinness stout beer (12 fl oz / 355 ml)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes (227 g / 8 oz), plus extra for greasing pans
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75 g / 0.26 cups)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g / 1 cup + 3 tbsp)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream, full fat (180 g / 0.75 cup)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (227 g / 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g / 4 oz)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (360 g / 1 lb)
  • 1/4 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream (60 ml / 2 fl oz)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly dust two 9-inch round cake pans with cocoa powder or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, warm Guinness stout and cubed butter over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, whisking until combined.
  4. Slowly whisk the cooled Guinness mixture into the sugar and egg mixture. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add Bailey’s Irish Cream, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until fluffy. Chill if too soft.
  8. Place one cake layer on a plate, spread one-third of frosting on top. Add second layer and cover entire cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

Use non-stick or well-greased pans for even baking. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Let cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. For a gluten-free option, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend and reduce baking time by 5 minutes. Room temperature ingredients are key for smooth frosting. Chill frosting if too soft before spreading.

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