Chocolate Guinness Cake
Chocolate Guinness Cake is a easy Irish recipe that serves 8. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by Scrummy TV on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 45 min | Total: 1 hr 20 min
Cost: $16.12 total, $2.02 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1 cup Guinness Stout (room temperature)
- 1.5 cups Brown Sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup Granulated White Sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat, at room temperature)
- 3 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 2 cups Powdered Icing Sugar
- 0.25 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the batter.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 350°F
Prepare Cake Pan
Line an 8‑inch round cake pan with parchment paper, then lightly grease the paper.
Time: PT5M
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Guinness stout, brown sugar, white sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Add Sour Cream, Eggs, and Vanilla
Stir in the sour cream, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finish with vanilla extract.
Time: PT3M
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Sift the all‑purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the bowl. Fold gently until just combined; do not over‑mix.
Time: PT5M
Transfer Batter to Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Time: PT2M
Bake the Cake
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Time: PT45M
Temperature: 350°F
Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting
While the cake bakes, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cold heavy cream together until thick and fluffy.
Time: PT10M
Cool and Frost
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack. Once completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Time: PT15M
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy the rich chocolate‑Guinness flavor!
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Last updated: April 19, 2026






