Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake made with Southern Tier Choklat Stout, offering a perfect blend of bittersweet chocolate and frothy beer flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (480 ml) Southern Tier Choklat Stout (or another chocolate stout)
- 2 cups (4 sticks) (450 g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (135 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (800 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups (320 ml) sour cream
- 1 lb (450 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, bring the stout and butter to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sour cream until well blended.
- Add the stout-chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and beat just to combine.
- Add the flour mixture and beat briefly on low speed until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to fold the batter until completely combined.
- Divide the batter equally among the prepared pans. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans on a rack for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto the rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, place the chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Bring the cream to a simmer in a saucepan. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. Let the frosting cool until it is spreadable, stirring occasionally.
- Place one cake layer on a platter. Spread 1 cup of frosting over the top. Top with another cake layer and 1 cup of frosting. Top with the third cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- If you can’t find Southern Tier Choklat Stout, use another chocolate stout.
- Be patient with the frosting; it will thicken as it cools.
- This cake pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 120