Guinness Sheet Chocolate Cake is rich, fudgy, and full of flavor, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or just craving something sweet, this is the cake for you.
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Chocolate beer cake may sound like an unusual combination, but trust me, it's a match made in dessert heaven. The Guinness adds richness to the chocolate cake, and the beer's carbonation helps create a light and airy texture. So tasty!
Ingredients
This easy Guinness Chocolate Cake starts with a devil’s food cake mix and instant chocolate pudding for rich, chocolatey flavor. Guinness stout beer adds deep, bold notes, while butter, eggs, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt create a tender crumb.
A big scoop of sour cream keeps the cake extra moist. Top it off with creamy store-bought sour cream frosting and a handful of sprinkles for a fun, festive finish!
Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce devil’s food cake mix
- 3.9 ounce instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup Guinness stout beer (room temperature)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 16 ounce tub of sour cream vanilla frosting
- sprinkles (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F . Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, pudding mix, Guinness, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and sour cream.
- Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating until creamy.
- Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- When the cake is completely cooled, slather on the frosting. You can make it as thick or thin as you desire, and don't forget the sprinkles! Customize for any holiday. This cake is great all year long!
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
When alcohol is baked in a cake, most of it evaporates during the baking process due to the high heat, leaving behind only the flavor.
Absolutely, this cake can be made up to 24 hours in advance. In fact, it's best if it's made the day before. Making it perfect for potluck's and celebrations!
Beer gives the cake a lighter texture, carbonation, and subtle flavor. It also adds moisture to the batter, resulting in a deliciously moist and fluffy cake! You'll love this one!
Variations
Swap the Guinness for another stout beer, like a chocolate or coffee stout. Or mix in dark chocolate chips or chunks to the batter for extra bursts of chocolate in every bite!
Brush the top of the cake with Baileys Irish Cream right when it comes out of the oven. The cake will be even more rich and decadent.
Try using a cream cheese frosting or sour cream frosting instead of vanilla frosting for a tangy twist that pairs beautifully with the deep, chocolatey cake.
Deb’s top tips
When it comes to making cakes, the most crucial factor is not overmixing. You want to mix your batter until just combined, never longer than 2 minutes.
- I used store-bought frosting to save time. However, you can also use your favorite homemade frosting recipe instead.
- If you want to add some extra flair to your cake, a drizzle of caramel sauce or even some chocolate shavings or curls are great garnishes.
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I don't know about you, but I think chocolate desserts are the best! If you are like me and love chocolate, then you are going to want to try Kahlua Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake, and this Chocolate Hershey Pie recipe. Heaven on a fork!
I've taken this to potlucks and family gatherings. It's always a hit! I'd love for you to give this recipe a try, and come back and let me know what you think! I can't wait to hear your thoughts!
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