Fudge Caramel Stout Cake - The BakerMama

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup dark cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate stout beer*, measured without foam
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
• 1 and 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup dark cocoa
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• milk, if needed to thin out the frosting
• 1 (12-ounce) jar thick caramel topping
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips, for decorating