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Guinness Chocolate Cake (Best St. Patrick’s Day Dessert)

Decadent Guinness Chocolate Cake for a Memorable St. Patrick’s Day

Guinness Chocolate Cake is a rich and moist dessert perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Pack it tightly for accurate measurement.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Replace with a gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed offers deeper hues.
  • 2 tsp Espresso Powder Omit if not available.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Leave out for a low-sodium option.
  • 5 Large Eggs Using room temperature eggs helps with mixing.
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.
  • 8 oz Guinness Beer Swap with another stout for a different twist.
  • 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter adds flavor if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Can switch to a non-dairy alternative.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for the best taste.
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 2.5 cups Confectioners' Sugar Sift for a smooth consistency.
  • 3 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream Substitute with Irish cream coffee creamer.
  • 1 tbsp Whole Milk Adds moisture to the buttercream.
  • 4 oz High-Quality White Chocolate Choose good quality for better flavor.
For Optional Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Handle carefully to prevent bitterness.
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Crucial for the richness of the caramel.
  • 2 tbsp Irish Whiskey Optional, but recommended.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances out the sweetness in the caramel.

Equipment

  • 10-cup Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and spray a 10-cup Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, Guinness, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the Bundt pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. Beat room temperature unsalted butter until fluffy, then gradually add the confectioners' sugar.
  2. Mix in Baileys Irish Cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
  3. Fold in melted white chocolate until well blended.
  4. Frost the cooled cake with the Baileys buttercream.
Optional Salted Caramel
  1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Cook without stirring until it reaches a golden hue, then remove from heat.
  3. Whisk in unsalted butter, whipped cream, Irish whiskey, vanilla, and salt, then cool to room temperature.
  4. Drizzle over the frosted cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don’t overmix when combining wet and dry ingredients.

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