Sweet and Salty Guinness Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS

12 tbsp

unsalted butter

bottle Guinness beer

2 cups

granulated sugar

3/4 cup

cocoa powder

large eggs

3/4 cup

sour cream

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/8 tsp

salt

2 1/4 cups

all-purpose flour

½ unsalted butter (softened (225 g))

1 lb

cream cheese (softened (450 g))

5 cups

confectioner's sugar (powdered, 600-720 g)

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

caramel sauce (homemade or store bought)

2 cups

chopped pretzels

1 tbsp

fleur du sel or very coarse sea salt for finishing