Chocolate Guinness Cake Recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2013 by Julisking

Really good! Easy! That's if you have Guinness handy!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2013 by Geneva T.

My husband couldn't wait for it to be done! It smelled great baking. I followed the recipe to a tee, and couldn't of been more satisfied with the outcome. This is definitely a keeper! ( Of course Guiness is my husband favorite beer helped a little. But taste was barely there).

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2013 by josie66

My husband has been making this for 3-4 years thanks to Nigella Lawson! Her recipe was talked about on NPR and he tracked down the recipe. Love it!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2013 by ztilelady

made this without any modifications and it was perfect and everyone wanted the recipe and seconds

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2013 by rock111

FANTASTIC! Have made it several times & it is always a big hit with everyone...and so easy to make. Arranging the frosting is fun!

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2013 by gn47

Served this cake for St. Pat' Day party...my husband tried to sneak a piece to take home but got caught and lost it to Marilyn!! It was very good!

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2013 by Irvingbaby

What a delicious cake, entire family and St. Patrick's Day guests LOVED it! So pleased!

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by jieastcott

Made this last year, but with canned cream cheese icing and was a hit. This year, I made plain vanilla icing and it was still great. Turns out so moist and so good.

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by hwilhelm

oops...I meant to say "whipping cream" in my previous post!

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by hwilhelm

OMG!!! This cake is awesome! Key to getting the frosting right is to make sure the whipping is really cold. Recommend putting in the freezer for about 15 mins before you use it. I will totally make this again! Enjoy!

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by Darbync

I made the recipe as directed. The cake is moist as said in other reviews. I used a bundt pan for baking. My husband thought this cake was Devine. I love the fact this is an easy yummy cake!

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2013 by JennTats

This recipe was a nice surprise. The cake was moist and had a good balance of both chocolate and Guinness tastes. I also added half heavy cream and half baileys to the frosting but I think next time I will try something else. It was ok tasting but I didn't exactly love it either. Next time I think a little powdered sugar sprinkled on top may taste good all by itself, I don't think you really need the frosting at all. Thank you for this wonderful beer cake recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2013 by GramAWG

This is a cake for special occasions. I have made it for birthdays, St. Patrick's Day and parties. Not only great reviews but requests for "doggie bags" to take some home.

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2013 by Blizard

I am not a cake lover but made this for company and it is but to die for. Nice and moist.

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by bakergirlmd

For the frosting I would suggest whipping the cream first, doing so until stiff peaks appear. Remove to a chilled bowl and set in the fridge. Proceed with cream cheese and confectioner's sugar, then fold in chilled whipped cream. For flavor, add a touch of Bailey's. I also wonder how this would work if you omitted the cream cheese and confectioner's sugar and just whipped the heavy ceam, then added the Bailey's. Might be interesting!

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2013 by LCluvsit

I love this! I could eat the entire cake myself... Luckily nobody will let me because they loved it too!! MAKE THIS!

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2013 by meganfitz

Since making this cake last year for St. Patrick's day it has become my "signature" cake. People love it, it's easy and always turns out well. I've taken to mixing Bailey's in the frosting, instead of 1/2 cup whipping cream I do a 1/4 of each. I'm making it again tomorrow for my mom's boss birthday, sans Bailey's since it will be enjoyed at school.

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2012 by AmericanDutchess

Cake was so good and stayed moist for days. Easy and quick recipe. Frosting tasted a little dull on its own (not sweet), but was perfect once on top of the cake. Hubby loved this and will be made again in our house!

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2012 by mapete8

Made this got great reviews, can't even taste the beer. It is so moist.

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by Gulliver550

I've made this twice and both times it was excellent. I noticed some comments on the icing being a bit runny. I didn't have heavy whipping cream so I used half and half creamer, and I just added a few tables spoons at a time until I got the right consistency. It was probably about 1/3 of a cup more or less. The half and half worked great and I got the right consistency with less than the recipe calls for.

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2012 by chrispetersen

We served it to company, and it was a hit! We (in the kitchen) got to lick the serving utensils - that is all that was left of it!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by Bean Q

It is a challenge to bake long enough, but not overbake and cause cake to dry out. Otherwise our family liked this cake. Made it for our St. Pat's day meal and my son thought a little Bailey's to the topping would have been great. I liked the cake as is.

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2012 by ferndale52

easy to make, interesting ingredients and directions for the cake and frosting. The cake is dense and moist with a slight bitter quality from the beer. It is not overly sweet and the frosting is perfect.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2012 by kristinaward

Loved this! This was one heck of a moist, dense, chocolate cake! Thanks!

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by lizza5752

Super easy cake to make but the frosting was too runny to create froth. Enjoyed the cake very much the first day but really dried out in the fridge overnight (and I had it wrapped in plastic wrap). Disappointing overall.

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by jennylew1

One of the best cakes I've ever made!

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by mlblake

This is definitely a keeper! The cake is so moist it almost doesn't need frosting!

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by Melindawarner

I made this recipe into an Irish car bomb cake it was amazing. I added Jamison and baileys to the frosting!!! Very yummy!

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2012 by cakelove100

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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2012 by galex_1982

Love it! Moist and delicious. I added a cap of Irish creme liqueur to the icing recipe just to add a tinge of color and it taste AMAZING!

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2012 by jenblake0

I made it into 2 dozen cupcakes. The batter makes the perfect amount for 2 dozen and there is plenty of frosting. Very nice Guinness undertone with the chocolate :) Yum!

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2012 by a642483

This was a good, dense cake. The surprise on my family's faces when I told them the "secret" ingredient was priceless! Thanks for sharing!

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by Coryskitchen

Easy and delicious!

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by Buscadora

best chocolate cake I've ever had!

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by Stacey3978

I baked this cake for my husband to take to work for his office meeting. He called and told me "Hands down, my favorite cake you've ever made." He also told me everyone in the office loved it too. I can't wait to try it now!

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2012 by niteshrd

best

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by REHT

Very moist cake. Has a hint of the Guinness Stout flavor. Great cake to celebrate Irish!

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by Gulliver550

OMG This is the best chocolate cake I've had since my mom's Black Midnight Cake which was much harder to make. Excellent!

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by CherylKristant

I have had so many requests - it's moist, the frosting is not too sweet - everyone raves about it.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by kathryn_3

This is amazing! And don't worry if you don't like Guinness or dark beers like that. The beer adds a great flavor to the cake without being overpowering.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2012 by milltownt

The cake s very moist. Topping is a little runny and you don't need as much as recipe makes. but very good.

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by DunceHat

Cake was not very exciting. I had hoped that the Guinness would make it unique and interesting, but it was really not at all noticeable.

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by cliftonhanger

A very nice chocolate cake. The beer doesn't loom large in the overall flavor. I used 1 cup sour cream instead of 2/3 cup, which may have made it a bit more moist.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by CooksALotMike

I have made this 6 or 8 times and every time it has turned out fabulous. Not sure why some people have had such bad luck making it. It is the best cake I have ever made!

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2011 by missalyssa

Excellent!!! My husband hates chocolate cake but LOVES this cake! It is best when made the day before serving and kept in the fridge so the flavors can blend. The first time I made it we served it still a little warm and you couldn't taste the Guinness but the next day when my husband and I had another slice it was so much better because the flavors had blended.

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by dongreenfield

Very moist cake; made using a cupcake pan without cupcake papers then and topped with strawberries and ganache using 6oz of semi-sweet choc & 1 cup heavy whip cream melted in pan. I then hand dipped each cupcake and served in a cupcake foil. Looked and tasted awesome!

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2011 by annie70

LOVE this cake!! Oh my goodness! I have made it quite a few times and every time I do, I am asked for the recipe!

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2011 by gloromsaas

Great taste. My husband requested it again for this weekend so I'll be making it today.

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2011 by slimzsister

This cake was fantastic and so moist. I could eat the frosting alone. It was so good!

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2011 by mummymom

Can I substitute Pepsi/Coca Cola for the beer?

Reviewed on May. 06, 2011 by pccbjc

I made this for my wifes birthday. It was great! I used a bundt pan, but didn't prepare it well enough and it sort of fell apart, so we ate that one and made another one which came out nice. YUM Yum.

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2011 by Margielou_wa

I have an 87 year old friend who told me several years ago that every birthday she and her brother would ask for a similar cake as a special treat.  Her mother made them.  She said she no longer had a recipe for a beer cake.  When I saw this, I decided I have to make one for her.  We are going on a retreat soon and I am going to surprise her with this cake. 

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2011 by G Mac

Fantastically moist cake with yummy icing. I have a bottle of Guinness waiting to be made into another cake (if only I had the sour cream on hand!).

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by Sprowl

This was a hit at out campclub potluck.

My husband has now chosen this cake to be his birthday cake. I didn't really taste beer (I don't care for beer), just deep, dense chocolate cake. The icing was perfect too.

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by marcimama

Was very moist and yummy. My family loved it.

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2011 by dbassoon

Very moist! Everyone loved it and could not believe how moist it was. It disappeared in one day!

Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2011 by Neecei

This cake was horribly dry and the worst cake I've ever made. I'm known for making great cakes and I am so glad I didn't have to take it somewhere. I felt terrible that I had to throw it away. And I followed the recipe exactly..

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2011 by billingslunchlady

I served this to a group of friends and they all said it was to die for and wanted the recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by georgiarinehart

Not a good cake for children, the taste of the Guinness was a bit too strong.

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by CookieCarol

This is basically the old Texas sheet cake (baked in a bundt pan instead of the cookie sheet) and it can be made using cola (like Coke or Pepsi) or Dr Pepper. It can also be make using water. I know the beer will give the cake a malty flavor but the water or soda will work too.

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by Brenda D

YUM! That's all I need to say.

To the folks needing an alternate to the beer, the beer is what makes this cake so moiste and flavorful. Sorry.

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by WifeyLoraP

make a chocolate ganache to drizzle over the top by (6oz semisweet chips, melted & 1 cup heavy cream melted on the stove)...the cake recipe is beyond words, the best cake I've ever had. so dense & just a hint of guiness. my husband has already asked for this to be his birthday cake...in July! :)

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by WifeyLoraP

I think that white icing is WAAAYY too sugary sweet. If you're looking for something more decadant...make a chocolate ganache: 6oz semi-sweet chocolate chips & 1 cup heavy cream, simmer both together & melt the chips, pour it over the completely cooled cake = amazing! Serve it with some sliced, fresh strawberries...friends will BEG you for the recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by kathydew

Any ideas for non-alcoholic substitute for the beer in this recipe?

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by patjepsen

My family loved this cake. It wasn’t to chocolate for them. I didn’t add the cream to the frosting and it was just right. Yes it is a thick and heavy but they liked it.

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by billdebbie44

I can not use the beer is there anything I can use instead?

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by maryhicks

Loved the cake! Very moist and the frosting was wonderful. Used a bundt cake pan, and it turned out perfect.

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by ejbuermann

Loved the cake - made it without frosting and it was decadent and rich. Just has a hint of malt flavor from the Guinness. This cake is going to be a new addition to our yearly March menu for sure. Twelve servings makes for a very large piece of very rich cake - I think you could get at least 18 servings. I've also seen this cake with a peanut butter cream cheese frosting - and that sounds yummy.

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Kools01

Absolutely loved this cake, as did the people I served it to. I did make a few low-fat adjustments. Used low-fat sour cream, low-fat cream cheese and light butter. The frosting was awesome on this cake. This is a keeper

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by lizgoldsmith

This cake is beyone words! It is sooo Delicouse and addicting ; ) This cake will definetly be made in our house again and again!!

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2011 by lauraseward111

What's not to love? Guinness + chocolate = YUM! "It was great, we love it!" says my 6 yr old. The cake came out perfect, great crispy edges, and the frosting was a nice compliment, although just as good without it. Will definitely make this again!

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2011 by nandra2009

This cake was not moist at all. I was very disappointed. Thick,heavy and kinda hard.I cooked it only 40 minutes. I liked the frosting.The cake had a good flavor,not to sweet. I could't serve this until I could figure out what went wrong. Sorry!!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2011 by nlwhite911

cake was too thick and heavy. frosting was very thin; kept adding more 10x but couldn't make it 'frothy-looking'. didn't like flavor.

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2011 by afs9

Made it last night on a whim (had some dark beer in the fridge similar to Guinness) -- delicious! I cut the sugar some and added a handful of dark chocolate chips. I didn't make the frosting -- it is delicious on its own and VERY moist! WILL make again! :)

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2011 by plp102451@yahoo.com

I can't wait to try this! I read over the reviews and see that some of the reviewers seem to be worried about the alchohol content. It cooks out...it's there for flavor.

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by psrd370

My family says this is the best cake they have eaten in years!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by coloradotrails

I wanted to make it, but with 3 1/2 cups of sugar and the high fat content (heavy whipping cream and cream cheese), I have to pass

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by Sarajon

Delicious, moist and perfect with frosting.

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by edseufert

non-alcholic beer (e.g. KALIBERfrom the brewers of Guinness) work the same as it's alcholic buddies?

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by jet7058

Very moist and dense...yum! Didn't really taste the Guinness, though. So easy to make!

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by Tom Conway

I made the cupcakes which called for milk in the frosting - too runny - next time it will be the cake. Everyone said, "Best cupcakes I have ever had!" Great for March 17th!!! A+

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by erinshea1

I made this for St. Patrick's Day and everyone loved it! Very moist and it was even better the next day after it had been refridgerated.

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by I Luv Taste Of Home

Really enjoyed this cake. Very easy to make and makes fairly fast. Did it for a family gathering and everybody enjoyed it. The guinness gives it a lovely kick. I didn't have a springform pan so I used a bundt pan and it came out PERFECT!! Will make it again and again.

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by billingslunchlady

This is so easy and with it's dense consistency and exceptional flavor it will be a favorite for serving guests.

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by rebasutton

Is there a substitute for the beer? Thanks

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by jhkassing

This cake was delicious!! And so easy to make.

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by ellisue

This is the best chocolate cake I ever tasted. I love the crunchy edge. Excellent!

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by dollargirl

Moist and not too sweet. The frosting is truly "the icing onthe cake"

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2011 by dexterjc

Made this for a family get together and it was a hit! I took home an empty plate.

*Note that the beer should be included with the cake ingredients rather than the topping ingredients.

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2011 by prncsmittens

I baked this last night and served it while still warm. Delicious. My mother said she loved it more without the icing. I will make this again next week! Absolutely delicious.

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2011 by KatrinaTmt

Loved the frosting, I made the cake in a bundt pan and it looked beautiful:) Moist with good, albeit somewhat mild, flavor. Easy to make and frost. Lots of requests for the recipe!

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2011 by 114k

Very good. It is moist and fairly dense. The icing sets if off and compliments the chocolate. There is just a hint of the Guinness in it so you know it isn't just your ordinary chocolate cake. I would make it again.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by kegross

so excited to try this recipe looks delicious!