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Chocolate Stout Cake – 60-Minute Recipe

A rich, moist chocolate cake made with stout and mayonnaise for extra tenderness, layered with a silky chocolate buttercream. Perfect for celebrations, this cake yields twelve generous slices.

Recipe by Scott Loitsch· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Chocolate Stout Cake – 60-Minute Recipe

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

35 min

Servings

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1 hr estimated total time for 12 servings.

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Ingredients

  • fresh fruit

Cake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cup stout
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz dark chocolate

Chocolate Buttercream

  • 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 5 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. 1
    Grease and line three 8‑inch (20 cm) cake tins with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Preheat the oven to 325°F (320°F).
  3. 3
    In a large bowl sift together the flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
  4. 4
    In a large glass measuring cup combine the stout, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and espresso powder; set aside.
  5. 5
    In a separate large mixing bowl cream 1 cup butter with 1½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping the sides as needed.
  6. 6
    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. 7
    Mix in ½ cup mayonnaise until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  8. 8
    Begin alternating the dry and liquid mixtures into the batter, starting with one‑third of the dry ingredients, then one‑third of the liquid, and continue until everything is fully incorporated.
  9. 9
    Fold in the chopped dark chocolate using a rubber scraper.
  10. 10
    Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared tins.
  11. 11
    Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. 12
    Allow the cakes to cool in the tins on a rack for 10–15 minutes until the pans are cool enough to handle.
  13. 13
    Run a butter knife around the edges, place a large plate over each tin and invert to release the cakes; remove parchment and let the layers cool completely on the rack.
  14. 14
    While the cakes cool, prepare the chocolate buttercream: beat 1½ cups softened butter with the remaining 1 tablespoon vanilla until creamy.
  15. 15
    Gradually add ½ cup cocoa powder, 5 cups powdered sugar, and 5 tablespoons milk, beating continuously until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  16. 16
    Once the cake layers are completely cool, spread the buttercream between layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
  17. 17
    Decorate with fresh fruit as desired, slice, and serve.

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Cream butter and sugar thoroughly

Beat the butter and granulated sugar for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy before adding the eggs.

Cool before inverting

Let the cakes cool in the tins for 10–15 minutes before running a knife around the edges and inverting onto a rack.

Alternate dry and wet mixtures

Add the dry and liquid ingredients in thirds, starting with dry.

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How long does it take to make The Best Chocolate Cake?
About 1 hour in total: 25 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this The Best Chocolate Cake recipe make?
This recipe makes 12 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this The Best Chocolate Cake recipe come from?
It was shared by Scott Loitsch on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.
How many calories are in The Best Chocolate Cake?
Roughly 768 calories, based on the nutrition details captured with this recipe. Treat it as an estimate.