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Ultra-Rich Chocolate Stout Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Author: Saly
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A deeply flavorful, moist chocolate cake made with stout beer and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. This forgiving one-bowl recipe is easy to make and tastes better than bakery versions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240ml) Stout Beer (e.g., Guinness or oatmeal stout)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (75g) Bitter Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 8 oz (225g) Block Cream Cheese, full fat, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 3–4 cups (360-480g) Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and dust with flour or line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. Add the stout beer to the wet mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While cakes cool, make the frosting: Beat 8 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low then high speed until fluffy.
  8. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread a thick layer of frosting on top. Add second layer. Frost top and sides. Chill before serving if desired.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best emulsification. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake. The cake must be completely cool before frosting to prevent melting. Store in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting; bring to room temperature 20 minutes before serving for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 40
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 13
  • Carbohydrates: 55
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6

Keywords: chocolate stout cake, cream cheese frosting, rich chocolate cake, beer cake, easy dessert, one bowl cake, gluten-free option

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