A Delicious Guinness Cake for St. Paddy's Day

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar (fine)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 1 cup Guinness Stout Beer (room temperature)
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (high‑quality)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda (ensure fresh)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder (for lift)
• 2 units Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (for frosting) (softened)
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
• 2 tbsp Heavy Cream (for frosting consistency)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting) (pure)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the batter.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.

   Time: PT5M

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter with the Guinness, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Combine Wet and Dry

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

   Time: PT5M

5. Bake the Cake

   Grease the 9x13 inch cake pan, pour in the batter, and smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Cool the Cake

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

   Time: PT10M

7. Prepare Vanilla Cream Frosting

   In a clean bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until smooth and spreadable.

   Time: PT10M

8. Frost the Cake

   Spread the vanilla cream frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

5g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

15g

Fiber

3g