Best 2 Guinness Chocolate Layer Cake Recipes

Indulge in the rich and decadent Guinness Chocolate Layer Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This extraordinary cake features moist and fluffy chocolate layers infused with the unique taste of Guinness beer, resulting in a complex and satisfying dessert. Each layer is generously frosted with a velvety chocolate ganache, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and bitterness. To elevate the experience, a final drizzle of Guinness glaze adds an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal. The accompanying recipes in this article provide detailed instructions for crafting this masterpiece, including a classic chocolate cake base, a silky chocolate ganache, and a luscious Guinness glaze. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE GUINNESS LAYER CAKE

Chocolate Guinness Layer Cake image

A very moist dense chocolate cake that gets even better with age! The dark beer is what gives this cake an intense flavor! This cake will not fit into a regular size 12-cup bundt pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 3 (9 or 10-inch) cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups guinness stout beer (or use a similar beer)
2 cups cold butter, cubed
1 1/2 cups unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda (yes, 1 tablespoon!)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 large eggs
1 1/3 cups sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(set oven rack to second-lowest position).
Grease three 9 or 10-inch round cake pans then line the bottoms with parchment paper, then butter the paper.
Bring 2 cups stout beer and 2 cups butter to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add in cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth; cool slightly.
In a large bowl whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt.
In another bowl using an electric mixer beat eggs until thick and lemon coloured (about 5-6 minutes, this is important must beat for no less than 5 minutes!) add in the sour cream and beat until well combined.
Add the stout/chocolate mixture to the egg mixture; beat JUST to combine.
Add in the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
Divide the batter equally among the three pans.
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cakes test done.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3182.4, Fat 156.8, SaturatedFat 95.3, Cholesterol 626.5, Sodium 3693.4, Carbohydrate 427.8, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 271.2, Protein 38.1

GUINNESS CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

Guinness Chocolate Layer Cake image

From relishmag.com. To include optional 2/3 C currants, soak them in the Guinness until plump, drain and reserve stout, and stir in before pouring into cake pans.

Provided by Randi0721

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

Ingredients

1/3 cup Guinness stout
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup Guinness stout, measure after foam has gone down
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons flour
cooking spray
2/3 cup butter
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red currant jelly, warmed
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Whisk all ingredients for syrup over medium heat in a saucepan until smooth and sugar has dissolved.
Preheat oven to 350.
For the cake, add the stout to a small saucepan, combine with 1/3 C cocoa and bring to a simmer.
Remove from heat and add semisweet chocolate, stirring until melted.
Add buttermilk to slightly cooled mixture.
Combine 2T cocoa, 2T sugar, and 2T flour and use to coat 2 8 or 9 inch cake pans coated with cooking sprag.
Beat butter until smooth, and add 1 3/4 c sugar until blended.
Incorporate eggs and vanilla.
Add 2 C flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to butter mixture alternately with chocolate mixture, stirring until blended. Batter may look curdled.
Pour batter into prepared pans, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, invert onto cooling rack.
Poke holes in top of cakes with a skewer or toothpick, and spoon drizzling syrup over cakes.
For Bittersweet icing, boil cream, remove from heat, and add chocolate and stir until combined. Cover tightly and chill, then beat with hand mixer UP TO 3 HOURS BEFORE SERVING CAKE. Add remaining ingredients when soft peaks form.
Spread warmed jelly onto one cake (bottom layer).
Cover jelly with 1/4 of bittersweet icing, place 2nd layer on top, and ice cake with remaining icing.
Press Nuts into sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.3, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 104.2, Sodium 290.8, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 36.5, Protein 7.5

Tips:

Use a high-quality Guinness stout for the best flavor. Check for a fresh one and keep it cold until ready to use.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the batter mix evenly and prevent curdling.
Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting on the cake.
Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

This Guinness Chocolate Layer Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of Guinness stout, chocolate, and cream cheese frosting is sure to please everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can make this cake at home and impress your friends and family.