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Finished Guinness Cake with Irish cream frosting, ideal for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Guinness Cake with Irish Cream Frosting

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Guinness Cake with Irish Cream Frosting, a perfect blend of malty Guinness stout and creamy Irish cream. This cake is a delightful twist on traditional chocolate cakes, offering a sophisticated flavor profile ideal for any celebration.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
  • 225ml Guinness stout
  • 225g unsalted butter
  • 75g cocoa powder
  • 400g caster sugar
  • 150ml sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 275g plain flour
  • 2.5 tsp baking soda
  • For the Irish Cream Frosting:
  • 300g cream cheese, softened
  • 50g unsalted butter, softened
  • 400g icing sugar
  • 3–4 tbsp Irish cream liqueur

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch springform cake tin with parchment paper. In a saucepan, combine the Guinness stout and butter, heating until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder and caster sugar until smooth, then set aside to cool.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add to the cooled Guinness mixture and stir until well combined. In another bowl, sift flour and baking soda. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. Prepare the Irish cream frosting by beating softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add icing sugar, beating until fluffy. Add Irish cream liqueur until desired consistency is reached. Once the cake is cool, frost the top and serve.

Notes

  • Don’t Overmix: Mix until just combined to avoid a tough cake.
  • Cool Completely: Ensure the cake cools completely before frosting.
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature ingredients for an even batter.
  • Adjust Frosting: Change the amount of Irish cream liqueur for desired frosting consistency.
  • Author: Megan May
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Find it online: https://deliciousdailyrecipes.com/guinness-cake-with-irish-cream-frosting/