Opted for the Dutch-processed cocoa instead of natural cocoa powder as it is dark in color and rich in flavor.
Shift the all dry ingredients as it aired the dry ingredients as well as remove the big lumps.
Stout is a mixture of different ingredients.it will add cool texture to cake instead of using plain water.
Butter should soften at room temperature. Make sure that the temperature of the butter is extracted the temperature of your kitchen or working area.