Decadent Chocolate Stout Cake

Experience the rich, moist flavors of our Decadent Chocolate Stout Delight, a show-stopping American dessert that combines the deep, malty notes of stout beer with a luscious chocolate caramel frosting. This cake is perfect for celebrations and is a treat for chocolate lovers.

With its intense chocolate flavor and velvety texture, this cake is versatile enough to be served at birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Packed with nutrients from the cocoa and sour cream, it offers a satisfying dessert option.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 490 minutes

Overview

This decadent Chocolate Stout Cake is a rich and moist dessert that gains its intense flavor from stout beer. Paired with a luscious chocolate caramel frosting, this cake is perfect for special occasions. Allow plenty of time for cooling to achieve the best results.

Diet Type

Not specified

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Alcohol

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• Chocolate Caramel Frosting:
• 2 Cups dark chocolate chips
• 1.5 Cups white sugar
• 0.25 Cups water
• 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
• 0.25 Teaspoons salt
• 1.5 Cups heavy cream
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• Chocolate Stout Cake:
• 11.2 Ounces stout beer
• 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1.75 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup cocoa powder
• 1 Teaspoon baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon baking soda
• 0.75 Teaspoons salt
• 0.5 Cups unsalted butter
• 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 Cup dark brown sugar
• 0.5 Cups white sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 Cup full-fat sour cream
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps

1. Prepare the Frosting: Place dark chocolate chips in a large bowl and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine 1.5 cups white sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until the mixture turns deep amber, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, carefully add heavy cream, and return to low heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over chocolate chips and let stand for 1 minute.
4. Stir until smooth, then add vanilla extract and Irish cream. Incorporate butter one tablespoon at a time. Cover and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally (4-6 hours).
5. Prepare the Cake: Combine stout beer and 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar in a saucepan. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 8-10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
7. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
8. Beat 0.5 cups unsalted butter, vegetable oil, dark brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
9. Add half of the dry ingredients, mix, then add the cooled stout mixture. Mix in remaining dry ingredients.
10. Divide batter between prepared pans. Tap to remove air bubbles.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans for 20-30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a platter, spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with the second layer and frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Stout Cake!