Chocolate-Stout Layer Cake

Chocolate-Stout Layer Cake
If $1.17 per serving falls in your budget, Chocolate-Stout Layer Cake might be an awesome vegetarian recipe to try. One serving contains 568 calories, 5g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe serves 12. Only Head to the store and pick up powdered sugar, vegetable oil, stout beer, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Instructions

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Heat oven to 350F. Grease bottoms and sides of 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the beer for frosting; cover and set aside.
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In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and remaining beer with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally until smooth.
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Pour into pans.
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Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and reserved 2 tablespoons beer with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
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Cut each cake horizontally in half to make 2 layers.
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Place 1 layer, cut side up, on serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat twice.
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Place last cake layer, cut side down, on top; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Frost side of cake with remaining frosting. Store in refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 50 m.
Servings12
Health Score0
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