This indulgent chocolate Guinness cake is rich, moist, and deeply flavorful, combining dark cocoa with the malty depth of stout. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, it delivers a soft crumb and creamy frosting that perfectly balances sweetness and texture. Ideal for celebrations or cozy desserts, it’s a showstopper that’s surprisingly easy to prepare at home.
Total Time:1hr 5minutes
Yield:8–10 servings
Ingredients
For the Cake
250 ml Guinness stout
250 g unsalted butter
75 g cocoa powder
400 g granulated sugar
2 large eggs
140 ml sour cream
275 g all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
For the Frosting
300 g cream cheese
150 g powdered sugar
125 ml heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a round cake pan.
Heat Guinness and butter in a saucepan until melted.
Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix eggs and sour cream.
Combine wet mixtures gently.
Fold in flour and baking soda until just combined.
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes.
Cool the cake completely on a rack.
Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add cream for frosting.
Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft.
Ensure the cake is fully cooled before frosting.
Use high-quality cocoa for a deeper flavor.
The cake tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.
