(Courtesy of Founders Brewing)
Party food takes on a whole new meaning when made with quality beer. And who doesn’t appreciate a freshly baked cake, especially when it’s made with your favorite beer.
And while this recipe works with a wide range of beers, we opted for Rubaeus Foundersa superb 5.7% ABV berry red Wheat Ale with an intense fresh red raspberry flavour.
This rich, moist cake combines the tones of this bright, fruity beer, available year-round, with a traditional cake base for a unique and delicious treat.
So let’s do it!
Sweet Raspberry Beer Cake
Ingredients:
- For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Founders Rubaeus Wheat Beer
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of beer
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla:
- Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the beer and buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until well combined.
- Cook
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the icing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, beer and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the top with frosting.
Pro tips:
- Adding a mix of fresh berries to the frosting is a great idea.
- You can also add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for extra flavor.
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