St.Patrick’s Day is around the corner and my new gal pal, Chef, Clodagh McKenna is sharing this recipe with us. Canadians kick off their celebrations the right way – with a new twist on the classic Guinness stout you know and love. Celebrity Irish chef, restaurateur, author and lifestyle expert, Clodagh McKenna (direct from Ireland!)has developed creative St. Patrick’s Day recipes (made with Guinness) to get you in the festive mood.
To make the cake, heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in the Guinness, then remove from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla essence and buttermilk and then slowly add the Guinness and butter mixture, whisking all the time.
In a separate large bowl, sieve together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. Using an electric whisk, slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and keep whisking until it is all well combined.
Divide the mixture between the two cake tins and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Test to make sure the cake is cooked by inserting a dry skewer into the middle of the cake -if it comes out clean, the cake is cooked. Set aside to cool a little, and then remove from the tin and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, make the frosting by blending all the ingredients together using an electric hand whisk until light and fluffy.
Place one cooled cake on a cake stand or plate and generously spread half the frosting on top. Then place the second cake on top and spread the remaining frosting on top. Finish the cake with the zest of an orange.
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Guinness Canada.
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Erin W | 23rd Apr 19
This looks so good, I’m going to bookmark it for later!
wendy hutton | 23rd Apr 19
that looks delicious, I love anything chocolate
Rosanne Robinson | 23rd Apr 19
Ummmm, looks super yummy my hubby loves Guinness, he’d definitely want a huge slice of this cake!
jan | 23rd Apr 19
awesome – with 1 1/2 cups of guiness there should be some left for me to drink with the cake!
kathy downey | 24th Apr 19
Yum,everytime I see this cake my mouth waters !
Janet M | 25th Apr 19
It looks so delicious.
Victoria Ess | 29th Apr 19
This looks so moist!
Wanda Tracey | 29th Apr 19
Ooooh lala this looks so delicious and moist. The orange blossom icing looks delectable too. Thanks for the recipe.
nicky | 8th May 19
Oh I bet my hubby would looove this!
Shirl | 13th May 19
This looks delicious with that awesome frosting
Calvin | 14th May 19
Interesting.. I have never tried using alcoholic drinks in baking
Sarah | 19th May 19
Boyfriend would love this
Nate | 19th May 19
My friends would love to try this cake
Emily John | 20th May 19
This is a fabulous recipe, can’t wait to try it out…