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Decadent Fathers Day Chocolate Stout Cake

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A rich, moist chocolate cake infused with stout beer for a deep malt flavor, topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for Father’s Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
  • For the cream cheese glaze:
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Warm the stout beer gently in a small saucepan over low heat until just warm (not boiling). Let cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until combined and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. The mixture may look curdled, which is normal.
  6. Stir in sour cream and the warmed stout beer.
  7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk or cream. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed until thick but spreadable.
  12. Spread cream cheese glaze evenly over cooled cake. Optionally, sprinkle with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.

Notes

[“Warm the stout gently to avoid curdling the batter or killing the baking soda’s leavening power.”, ‘Use room temperature eggs and sour cream for best texture.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.’, ‘Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.’, ‘An oven thermometer can help ensure accurate baking temperature.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.’, ‘For a non-dairy version, use coconut yogurt instead of sour cream and vegan butter.’, ‘Add spices like cinnamon and cayenne for a warm twist.’, ‘Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.’]

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