Drunk With Love Cake Recipe

Name: Drunk With Love Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 c stout; 1 c unsalted butter; 3/4 unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 c all-purpose flour; 2 c sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 3/4 tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 2/3 c sour cream; Ganache:; 11 oz semisweet cocoa chips; ½ tbsp heavy cream; 1 1/2 tsp instant coffee; granules; Sliced almonds for decoration

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 c stout
1 c unsalted butter
3/4 unsweetened cocoa powder
2 c all-purpose flour
2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2/3 c sour cream
Ganache:
11 oz semisweet cocoa chips
½ tbsp heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp instant coffee
granules
Sliced almonds for decoration

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Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350F. This will make a bunt cake or three 5 inch heart layers. Butter & flour your pans. Bring stout & butter to simmer in large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until mixture is smooth. Cool Slightly. Whisk the rest of the dry ingredients together. Beat the eggs & sour cream together in a large bowl. Add the stout-flour mixture & beat briefly on slow speed. Using a rubber spatula, fold batter until completely combined. Pour it into prepared pans. Bake cake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 min. Transfer cake to rack; cool completely in the pan before turning out.
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Ganache:
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Half the ingredients for a single layer. Melt the chocolate, heavy cream, & coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth & warm. Pour to just cover the top of cooled cake. Arrange almonds into hearts. For a heart cake, chill remaining ganache, stirring several times. When cool, fill layers.

1707

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 c stout, 1 c unsalted butter, 3/4 unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Drunk With Love Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drunk With Love Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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