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Sloane’s Table
March 11, 2026
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this chocolate Guinness cake! The rich chocolate cake is made with concentrated stout beer, giving a subtle note of Guinness in each bite. To mimic that gorgeous Guinness foam, the cake is topped with a light whipped cream cheese frosting.
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Chocolate Guinness Cake
Chocolate Guinness Cake
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Guinness Cake
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Line a 9" springform pan with parchment paper.
3
In a medium saucepan, bring two 11.2oz bottles of Guinness to a boil and allow to reduce for about 30 minutes. Weigh out 227g (1 cup) of the concentrated Guinness in a medium bowl. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in the dry ingredients until mostly combined. Then, mix in the chocolate Guinness mixture until fully combined.
6
Pour the cake batter into the prepared springform pan.
7
Bake the cake for 45-55 minutes or until the cake starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
8
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
1
In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat until smooth.
2
Pour in the heavy cream, and beat on medium speed until thick.
Assemble
1
Transfer the cooled cake to a serving plate or cake stand. Top with the whipped cream cheese frosting and spread out into an even layer.
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- Reduce Guinness First 🍺Simmer the Guinness on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes before adding to batter to cook off excess alcohol and concentrate the rich, malty flavors for a more sophisticated taste.
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Bring eggs, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter and better emulsification for a tender crumb structure.
- Sift Your Dry Ingredients ✨Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and baking powder to eliminate lumps and aerate the mixture, resulting in a lighter, more velvety cake texture.
- Stabilize Your Frosting 🥶Chill the cream cheese frosting for at least 30 minutes before spreading, then use a cold offset spatula to create those signature sharp, foam-like peaks that mimic authentic Guinness head.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🎯Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined to avoid developing excess gluten, which would make the cake dense and tough rather than moist and tender.
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