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Porter Bundt Cake with Whiskey-Caramel Sauce

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This rich and moist Porter Bundt Cake drizzled with a velvety whiskey-caramel sauce is the ultimate dessert for chocolate and beer lovers. Deep cocoa flavors, a hint of malty porter, and a buttery caramel drizzle make this cake unforgettable.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup porter beer
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey (optional, for sauce)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, sugar, sour cream, oil, vanilla, and porter until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the sauce, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
  9. Stir in whiskey if using, and drizzle over the cooled cake.
  10. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Grease every crevice of the Bundt pan well to avoid sticking.
  • The caramel sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg