Somehow it’s already Thursday and this is the first recipe I’m posting this week? Whoops!
If you like chocolate, stout beer, chocolate cake with stout beer in it, and ice cream, you’re going to love this recipe.
You may remember this Chocolate Stout Cake that I made for St. Patrick’s day. You may also remember that it was four layers and too tall for the cake dome that goes with that cake stand. Actually, I couldn’t find anything tall enough to cover it, so I cut it into slices and put them in the freezer.
Then I may or may not have forgotten about them. May or may not have. Key words, y’all.
But you won’t put your cake in the freezer and forget about it so it’s okay.
This milkshake, or cakeshake as I’m calling it, starts with chocolate ice cream and chocolate stout cake. I used this recipe, but you will definitely not need 4 layers of cake. Unless you’re planning on serving like 38 people. I’ve halved my original recipe in the recipe below, but you still may end up with some cake leftover. Which is definitely not a bad thing.
Once the you’ve blended up the cake and ice cream in your blender that is hopefully better than the one I got at Walmart for 8 dollars, you add some more cake crumbs on top, pipe some whipped cream on there, and then drizzle it with ganache.
(I’ve realized that I put ganache on everything these days, but I’m okay with it.)
But the whipped cream and ganache aren’t just regular old whipped cream and ganache. Stout cakeshakes call for stout everything, right? Of course!
I really love all of the textures in this milkshake. There’s the creaminess of the ice cream, which is mixed with the soft cake. Then there’s the thicker layer of cake crumbs. Fluffy whipped cream and silky ganache add more layers of flavor and are completely necessary. I eventually went at my milkshake with a spoon because the paper straw just wasn’t cutting it. It’s not too thick for a straw it was just weird because it’s…paper. Anyway, when you get all of those textures in one spoonful, it’s seriously wonderful.
ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cup stout beer (I used Guinness)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 gallon chocolate ice cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp stout beer (I used Guinness)
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2-3 tbsp stout beer (Guinness)
instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray two 8 inch cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar, oil, and egg and, using a handheld mixer, mix on medium speed until combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and stout beer. Mix until incorporated.
- Add buttermilk and mix until completely combined.
- Divide batter between the two cake pans and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cakes are cool, cut one layer into slices. The number of slices will depend on how many milkshakes you will be making.
- Cut the second cake layer into small cubes, or crumbs. These crumbs will be sprinkled on top of the milkshakes.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and, using a handheld mixer, mix on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer whipped cream to a piping bag and store it in the refrigerator.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir vigorously. Microwave for 20 seconds and stir. If the chips aren't all the way melted at this point, let the ganache sit a few minutes and stir again. Microwave for 10 more seconds if they're still not melted.
- Add 2 tablespoons of stout beer and stir. The ganache should be a drizzly consistency at this point, but you can add another tablespoon of beer if you think you need it.
- In a blender, add one slice of cake and three scoops of ice cream. Blend until mostly smooth and there are no large lumps.
- Pour into a glass or jar and sprinkles with cake crumbs.
- Pipe whipped cream on top and drizzle with ganache.
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Do people actually use paper straws for things other than photos?
Beth… these look super super yummy and decadent and what adorable straws. I’m not a stout fan, but I’m pretty sure and can get down with these shakes!
Thanks, Rochelle! I’m not a stout fan either, but it’s pretty good in cake. And ice cream. 🙂
How in the WORLD did we miss these in the house???? Love the photos!
Because I only made enough for the photos and destroyed the evidence so I wouldn’t eat it all. Haha. 🙂
Awwww man, what Jana said – I totally missed this. 🙁 🙂 Make it again pleeaaaassee!
I still have most of the stuff so we can make them again. 🙂
I love everything about these, Beth! Love how you served them in the tall glasses. And, I am pretty sure that nobody uses paper straws for anything but pictures 😉
Thanks, Ashley! I’ve been storing some paper straws for awhile and finally used them. Not very practicing for actually drinking out of them, haha. 🙂
I love everything about this- the stout, the cake+ice cream milkshake, the ganache- and those adorable glasses.
Thanks so much, Faith! 🙂
Beth, these look SO good!! Super cute for a party, and I totally agree paper straws are great for photos…not so great for actually drinking from! Pinned 🙂
Thanks, Jenn! I’ve had some paper straws stashed away for awhile, but this may actually be the first time I’ve used them, haha. Thanks for pinning! 🙂
OK, you need to move in next door please!! I need to be your neighbor to enjoy your delicious creations. This is out of this world!!
Haha, thanks Zainab! Maybe I can figure out how to mail these?? 🙂
How did freezing cake turn into this brilliant idea for cake shakes? I love it! Definitely pinning and (P.S.) I love your blog header. 🙂
Thanks so much, Alexandra! It was already cold so I was like…why not? 🙂
your blog makes me fat. but I kinda like it 😉
Hahaha, thanks Christine. 🙂
This sounds marvelous and I just love the ingredients. This would make any day a happy one, indeed.
Thanks, Kate! 🙂
So I am not even a huge beer fan but these still sound AMAZING. I just love all of these ingredients! And not to mention these cakeshakes are so darn cute!
Girl, I am not a beer person either! Stout is awesome with chocolate cake though. 🙂 Thanks, Ally!
Forget regular milkshakes, cakeshakes are where it’s at! I could totally go for one of these right now. I’m with you on drinking out of a paper straw…it’s just weird. Love the pictures!
Thanks so much, Danae! Cakeshakes are most definitely where it’s at. 🙂
I need to try this whole cake shake thing. It looks crazy good! And the best way to eat a milkshake is with a spoon … hands down.
Thanks, Mary Frances! Yes, you really do need to try it. 🙂
I’m pretty sure no one really drinks out of paper straws, but they sure do look pretty and the paper straw makers have food bloggers to thank for keeping them in business 🙂
I am loving everything about this cakeshake!! It is amazing!
Haha, yes the paper straw makers are probably rollin’ in it at this point! Thanks, Christin!
Okay, pretty pretty please come to my house and take all of my photos! Seriously drooling over here Beth! All that chocolate sauce…MMM! And I LOVE when I forget I have something delicious in the freezer – win! Pinned this 🙂
Chelsea, you do NOT need me to come take your photos!! Seriously, yours are insanely gorgeous! Thanks for pinning. 🙂
Wow! What a beautiful weekend treat! Such an inspired idea to add stout and serve in a beer glass. I know a hubby who would REALLY like this! 🙂
Thanks, Helen! I served mine in jam jars, but now that I think about it, beer mugs totally would have been a better idea!
Hi Beth,
It’s my firts time here, I like your blog and your recipes.
This recipe look so gorgeous!
Chantal
Thanks so much, Chantal!
This is so creative, and SO decadent looking! I love it!
Thank you, Nora! 🙂
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CAKESHAKE. Especially the name: cakeshake. How do you not smile when you say cakeshake?! 😀 Beth this is just the coolest thing ever. <3 For reals. Love it!
Thanks so much, Jess! Glad it made you smile. 🙂
Wow! So decadent! Stopping by from Saturday Night Fever.
Oh my gosh this looks insanely delicious!! I would love a tall glass of this cakeshake!
Mmmm…
This is one decadent ‘cakeshake” (love that word, btw). I can just imagine how thick and creamy these must be — they’re making me want ice cream for breakfast. Oh, and I know what you mean about paper straws. I’ve tried drinking out of them, but usually I take just a few sips before ditching the paper straw. They taste like cardboard (since they are!)
These look great! Glass jars make everything look too cute 🙂
A CAKE shake? Oh my gosh, this is genius! I’m in love with those pudding-cake style desserts and absolutely love milkshakes so this is way, right, up my alley. And an eight dollar blender?? What a deal!
This is straight up food porn. Everything about this is just perfect! And go right ahead with all of that ganache… you have me hooked!
This is the bomb dot com!! I love that you made a boozy cake shake!! Who wouldn’t be on board with that?? An insane person, that’s who 😉
These are gorgeous Beth! Oh that beloved chocolate…
Have a beautiful day!
wow beth these look amazing. Talk about a chocolate explosion! i love this recipe
Cakeshake might be my new favorite thing ever! I love the idea of this, cake and ice cream and beer all together…! And your pictures are styled so beautifully! Pinned 😉
I am so in love with that chocolate stout cake, and these photos are amazing! I think I’ll be dreaming about these milkshakes tonight. Yum!