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Decadent Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A rich and moist chocolate Bundt cake made with stout beer, topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or cozy weekend baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup (240 ml) stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk or plain yogurt mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly with softened butter and dust lightly with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine evenly.
  3. In another bowl, beat sugar with eggs until smooth and pale. Slowly add vegetable oil while mixing.
  4. Stir in stout beer, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently or mixing on low speed until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert onto rack and cool completely before frosting.
  9. To make frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fluffy.
  11. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if desired.
  12. Frost the cooled cake generously with cream cheese frosting using a spatula or piping bag.
  13. Optional: Sprinkle with cocoa powder or shaved chocolate before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients like eggs, buttermilk, and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Sift cocoa powder to avoid clumps. If frosting is too soft, chill for 15 minutes before spreading. Grease and flour the Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Tent cake with foil if browning too fast. Let cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.

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Keywords: chocolate cake, stout cake, Bundt cake, cream cheese frosting, easy chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake, holiday dessert

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