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Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream

Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream


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  • Author: Alexia
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Description

Indulge in this moist and rich Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream! Perfect for celebrations – try it today!


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
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4 sticks unsalted butter
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • Sprinkles or chocolate curls for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and beef broth until well blended.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool before frosting them with whipped buttercream made by combining butter, powdered sugar, melted chocolate, and vanilla.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 392
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg