A bit of beer and Baileys make this cake extra decadent.

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For my entire childhood, I thought I was more than 50% Irish.

My father claimed to have roots in Ireland as well, but the details were a little fuzzy.

Chocolate stout loaf cake on a wooden board, with a few slices cut

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No matter my actual heritage, I identify as a very fond connoisseur of Irish-style stout.

), and its an ingredient I always have on hand for cooking.

Stout is great in chili andhearty braises, but where it really shines is in a decadent chocolate cake.

Overhead shot of a slice of chocolate stout loaf cake on a plate, next to the resto of the loaf on a wooden board

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Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two of the sides.

Gently tap until all of the dry ingredients have passed through.

Whisk the batter until only a few streaks of dry flour remain.

A whisk in a bowl with the wet ingredients for the Chocolate stout loaf cake recipe batter

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Add the boiling water to the cake batter and whisk until smooth.

The batter will be quite thin.

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.

A whisk in a bowl with the bubbly and just whisked batter for the Chocolate stout loaf cake recipe

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Simple Tip!

If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.

If it is too thick, add more Baileys 1 teaspoon at a time.

A whisk in a bowl with the batter for the Chocolate stout loaf cake recipe

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Sprinkle with the shaved dark chocolate, if using.

Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes for the glaze to set, then slice and serve.

Leftover cake can be tightly wrapped and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

The baked chocolate stout loaf cake in a baking pan on a cooling rack

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A hand holding a whisk making the glaze for the Chocolate stout loaf cake recipe

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