Guinness Cake

Preheat and Prepare Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix the Dry Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Mix the Wet Ingredients Add in the Guinness stout, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Divide the Batter Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Bake the Cakes Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Cool the Cakes Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Frosting In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy.

Finish the Frosting Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.

Assemble the Cake Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

Serve and Enjoy Slice and serve the Guinness cake. Enjoy!