Guinness Cake Recipe

Overview:

Indulge in the rich flavors of this decadent Guinness Cake, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, infuses the deep, malty essence of Guinness beer into a moist and chocolatey cake, complemented by a luscious chocolate and walnut icing. Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or simply craving a sumptuous dessert, this Guinness Cake is sure to impress!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 622.2
• Fat: 26g
• Saturated Fat: 14.8g
• Cholesterol: 77mg
• Sodium: 236.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 77.3g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 43.3g
• Protein: 8.2g

Ingredients:

• 4 cups unsalted butter
• 10 cups dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 6 cups plain flour
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 1 cup baking soda
• 7 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups icing sugar
• 2 cups walnuts, chopped

Instructions:

Preparation:

1. Preheat Oven: Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans, and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Making the Cake:

1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add Eggs: Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
3. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. Prepare Guinness Mixture: Stir Guinness beer into cocoa powder until well combined.
5. Combine Ingredients: Carefully fold in alternate quantities of the flour mixture and Guinness-cocoa mixture into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until smooth and well combined.
6. Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Icing:

1. Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips with Guinness beer, stirring until smooth.
2. Add Butter and Sugar: Once melted, beat in the butter until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before gradually adding in the icing sugar, beating until creamy.
3. Prepare Walnut Icing: Reserve ¼ of the icing and stir in the chopped walnuts.
4. Assemble the Cake: Once the icing has reached a spreadable consistency, use the walnut icing to sandwich the cakes together, and then use the remaining icing to frost the top and sides of the cake.
5. Decorate: Garnish the cake with walnut halves and grated chocolate for an extra touch of elegance.

Serving:

• Serve slices of Guinness Cake alongside a glass of cold milk or a piping hot cup of coffee for a truly indulgent experience.

Storage:

• Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.

Enjoy your Guinness Cake, and savor every delightful bite of this irresistible dessert! 🍰🍫🥃