Guinness Chocolate Layer Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups Guinness Stout

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 8 oz white chocolate, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

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

. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

. Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

. Gradually mix in the Guinness Stout and melted butter until the batter is well combined.

. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is creamy and well combined.

. Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before using it to frost the cake.

Assembly:

. Place one cake layer on a serving platter.

. Spread a layer of frosting evenly on top.

. Gently place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.

. Decorate as desired with additional chocolate shavings or sprinkles.

Enjoy a slice of heaven!