CHOCOLATE BEER CAKE

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Stout's malty and roasted cocoa notes are enhanced in this cake with the addition of malted milk powder and Dutch-process cocoa -- plus a syrup made with more stout. This sheet cake makes an ideal birthday cake for a grown-up (served with a few pints, of course!).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h25m

Yield 16 to 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups milk
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Two 1.4-ounce chocolate-covered toffee candy bars, such as Heath, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup malted milk powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Two 11.2-ounce bottles stout, such as Guinness, at room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • For the frosting: Whisk the sugar, flour and salt together in a medium saucepan, then stir in the milk. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes (this cooks out the raw flour taste). Remove the pan from the heat and scrape the base into a shallow bowl. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the frosting base and refrigerate until chilled and thick, at least 2 hours.
  • For the cake: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13-by-9-inch metal pan. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, then butter and dust the paper with cocoa powder.
  • Whisk the flour, brown sugar, cocoa, malted milk powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl until evenly combined. In another bowl, whisk the butter, eggs, vanilla and 2 cups of the stout until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter just comes together. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour the remaining 3/4 cup stout into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until reduced to 1/3 cup, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir the granulated sugar into the beer until dissolved. Let the stout syrup cool.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then invert it onto a cooling rack and remove the parchment paper. Flip the cake onto another cooling rack so that it is right-side up again. Poke several holes all over the cake with a toothpick or wooden skewer, then drizzle the stout syrup evenly over the cake. Let the cake cool completely, then slide it onto a serving platter or board.
  • Remove the frosting base from the refrigerator and let stand for 20 minutes to come to room temperature. Beat the butter for the frosting with an electric mixer on medium speed until lightened and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add a third of the base and beat until evenly incorporated. Add half of the remaining base, beat until smooth, then add the remaining base and the vanilla and beat until the frosting is fluffy and light, about 3 minutes.
  • Scrape the frosting onto the cake and spread it evenly over the top and sides with an offset spatula or butter knife. Sprinkle the candy bars over the top of the cake and refrigerate until the frosting has firmed, at least 30 minutes or up to overnight, before serving.

Touheed Ahmad
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The beer gives it a unique flavor that I love.


Khalil Masihi
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use my favorite beer to make it.


Chol Alzario
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Kinsley Baucus
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This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The beer adds a hint of bitterness that balances out the sweetness perfectly.


Mehdi Khan
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I've never made a chocolate beer cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and it tasted even better than it looked.


Saikat Hasan
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This cake is definitely a keeper. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The chocolate and beer flavors are perfectly balanced.


Emmah f Kamara
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of beer, but I'm so glad I did! The beer flavor is subtle and it really enhances the chocolate flavor.


John Noecker
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for different occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Deonta Friston
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


BD DARK gamers
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and chocolatey, and the beer gave it a unique flavor that everyone loved.


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