If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The rich chocolate cake is incredibly moist and has a nice malt flavor that's perfectly complemented by the Irish cream frosting. -Jennifer Wayland, Morris Plains, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine beer, butter and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until butter and chocolate are melted. Remove from heat; whisk in milk powder and cocoa. Transfer to a large bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Add sour cream and eggs to chocolate mixture; beat until well blended. Combine sugar, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into chocolate mixture until blended. Pour batter into prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 32-36 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large heavy saucepan, bring sugar and liqueur to a gentle boil over medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add a small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl with a whisk attachment, cream butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in sugar mixture. Add milk powder; beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. If necessary, refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency., Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. If desired, top with chopped malted milk balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 821 calories, Fat 48g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 90g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Nihad 99 Kurd
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
jena v
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.
Maureen Agbonhese
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this cake is an exception. It's so delicious and moist.
Dq Dw
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and stout.
CreePtic Silver
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Angel DeLeon
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's sure to impress your guests.
aljI ali
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Genise Hayes
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.
Ayesha pariwini
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this cake is an exception. It's so delicious and moist.
Ranjit Yadav
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and stout.
Jaunel Moxam
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Shareef Shareef
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's sure to impress your guests.
Abby Ellis
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Md Ferdous
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet. I highly recommend it!
Abusiswa Cele
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this cake because I'm not a big fan of stout, but I'm so glad I did. The stout flavor is subtle and really adds to the overall flavor of the cake.
Rasheed Ahmed Pathan
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The stout gives it a unique depth of flavor that I really enjoyed.
biniyam hailegiorgis ajebo
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had.
Katlego Chere
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The stout flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the malted frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.