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Chocolate Stout Loaf Cake with Baileys Glaze

A rich and moist chocolate loaf cake infused with stout beer and topped with a luscious Baileys glaze, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup stout beer (like Guinness)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (28g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream (or heavy cream for a non-alcoholic version)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Shaved dark chocolate (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, stout beer, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and instant coffee granules until smooth.
  3. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just combined.
  4. Pour in the boiling water and whisk until the batter is thin and smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 1 hour.
  7. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, Baileys Irish Cream, and salt until smooth. Adjust consistency if necessary.
  8. Lift the cooled cake from the pan using the parchment paper, pour the glaze over it, and sprinkle with shaved dark chocolate, if desired.
  9. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavors develop and taste better the next day.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Chocolate Stout Cake, Baileys Glaze, St. Patrick's Day, Dessert, Baking