Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of this moist and fudgy Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream. This delightful dessert combines velvety chocolate with a unique twist, using Guinness beef broth to enhance its indulgent profile. Perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its beautiful presentation and creamy frosting. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a festive gathering, this dessert will be the star of the show. Top it off with sprinkles or chocolate curls for an extra touch of elegance!

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 cup sour cream or plain full-fat yogurt (at room temperature)
1/2 cup fresh vegetable oil
3 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chicken broth
4 sticks unsalted butter (for frosting)
6 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix sour cream or yogurt, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and chicken broth until smooth.
Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar and melted chocolate.
Once cooled, frost the cake layers with buttercream and decorate as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 85mg