Stout Chocolate Cake With Ganache Recipe

Name: Stout Chocolate Cake With Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 2 cups Stout Beer (Guinness Is Recommended); 2 cups Butter; 1-1/2 cup Cocoa Powder; 4 cups All-purpose Flour; 4 cups Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda; 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt; 4 Large Eggs; 1-1/3 cup Sour Cream; FOR THE ICING:; 2 cups Whipping Cream; 1 pound Semi-sweet Or Dark Baking Chocolate

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
2 cups Stout Beer (Guinness Is Recommended)
2 cups Butter
1-1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
4 cups All-purpose Flour
4 cups Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
4 Large Eggs
1-1/3 cup Sour Cream
FOR THE ICING:
2 cups Whipping Cream
1 pound Semi-sweet Or Dark Baking Chocolate

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For the cake:
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1. Preheat oven to 350u00b0F and butter 2 deep 9-inch round cake pans.
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2. Bring stout and butter to a simmer in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa powder and whisk until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
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3. Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl to blend.
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4. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sour cream to blend.
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5. Add stout mixture to egg mixture and beat just to combine. Add flour mixture and stir briefly until combined.
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6. Divide batter equally among pans. Bake 35-40 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
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7. Transfer cakes to rack and cool completely before icing.
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For the icing:
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1. Bring cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat.
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2. Add chopped chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
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3. Refrigerate until icing is spreadable, stirring frequently, about 1-2 hours.
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4. Place first cake layer on plate. Spread 1 cup icing over. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake.

3303

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

381

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 2 cups Stout Beer (Guinness Is Recommended), 2 cups Butter, 1-1/2 cup Cocoa Powder, and more.

Yes, Stout Chocolate Cake With Ganache 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.

Stout Chocolate Cake With Ganache

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