Looking for a show-stopping dessert for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration? Look no further! Our Guinness Stout Cake is the perfect festive treat, packed with warm spices and a rich, indulgent flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. And the best part? It’s baked on our Wolf Range, ensuring a flawless finish every time!
Prep Time: 1 Hour
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Level: Intermediate
Yield: 16 Servings
Ingredients:
For the Cake Batter:
- 2 Cups Guinness Stout Beer
- 2 Cups Molasses
- 6 Eggs
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ Cups Vegetable Oil
- 4 Cups Flour
- 1 Tbs Baking Powder
- 1 Tbs Baking Soda
- ¼ Cup Ground Ginger
- 1 Tbs Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Ground Cloves
- 2 tsp Nutmeg
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 Cup Butter
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 5 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 3 Tbs Milk
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 ½ Cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions:
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large saucepan, combine the Guinness Stout and molasses over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Slowly add the Guinness-molasses mixture to the bowl, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Let the frosting cool slightly before spreading it over the cooled cakes.
Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until it begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the semisweet chocolate chips in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the frosted cakes, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Serving & Enjoying:
This Guinness Stout Cake is a decadent dessert that will add a touch of Irish cheer to your celebration. The combination of spices, rich chocolate, and the deep flavor of Guinness makes it a truly unique and indulgent treat.
Be sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook to see this cake in action, baked perfectly on our Wolf Range, and get inspired for your own baking adventures! Whether you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party or simply craving a special treat, this Guinness Stout Cake is sure to impress.