A Cake with Real Depth
This cake brings together spelt flour, stout, and cocoa for a rich but balanced finish. The stout sharpens the chocolate and adds gentle warmth. The texture stays moist without feeling dense. Readers enjoy this because it feels indulgent yet surprisingly simple to prepare.
Why This Cake Stands Out
Spelt adds natural nuttiness that blends well with dark chocolate. The stout boosts flavour without overpowering the sweetness. The method stays straightforward, so you can bake it confidently even if you don’t bake often. It serves well on its own but carries icing easily if you want a softer finish.
Spelt Stout Chocolate Cake
Description
This spelt stout chocolate cake offers a deep, rich cocoa flavour with a warm malty edge. The stout enhances the chocolate, while spelt keeps the crumb tender and moist. It is simple to prepare and works for celebrations, weekend desserts, or anytime you want a reliable chocolate bake.
Ingredients
For the Cake
For Optional Glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
- Grease a 20 cm cake tin and line the base.
- Whisk the melted butter and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- Pour in the stout and whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift the spelt flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
- Bake for 38–42 minutes, or until a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- If using the glaze, melt the chocolate, cream, and butter together and pour over the cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 345kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 8g40%
- Cholesterol 62mg21%
- Sodium 190mg8%
- Potassium 210mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 27g
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
This cake stays moist for several days. Keep it covered for best texture.
You can freeze slices for later use.
Optional Substitutions & Variations
- Replace stout with strong coffee if you prefer an alcohol-free version.
- Add 80 g dark chocolate chips for a richer crumb.
- Swap light brown sugar for caster sugar if needed.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm twist.
