CAN O' BEER CAKE
Believe it or not, the light bitterness of an American-style lager, like Budweiser, Coors or Miller High Life, transforms boxed cake mix into a sophisticated, yeasty dessert. For more flavor, it's topped with a beer syrup and glaze, and also cherries, cooked in even more beer. For a stronger beer flavor, use a dark ale, lager or IPA.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 16 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 10-cup plain Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Whisk the cake mix, oil, eggs and 1 cup beer in a large bowl until smooth and well-combined, at least 30 seconds. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula, then bake until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour 2 tablespoons beer in a heatproof glass bowl and microwave until hot, about 30 seconds. Stir in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a cooling rack. Using a toothpick, poke several holes over the cake, then drizzle the beer syrup evenly over the cake until it soaks in. Let the cake cool completely.
- Stir the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons beer together in a bowl until smooth. Add more beer, 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed to form a thick glaze. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cake and let stand until set, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the remaining beer and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with the cherries in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the cherries are warmed through and the liquid is reduced to a thick syrup, about 10 minutes. Transfer the cherries to a bowl and let cool completely.
- Serve cake slices with the cherries on the side and a dollop of whipped cream, if using.
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Mehadi Abrahim
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for a party or potluck. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with everyone.
Aadee Raj
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beer, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The beer flavor was subtle, and it didn't overpower the other flavors in the cake.
Tyreik Victor
[email protected]This cake is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Godwin Ayomide
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the way the beer adds a subtle flavor to the cake.
Falegan Temitope tobiloba
[email protected]I've never made a beer cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out great, and it was a big hit at my party.
Dynamic Richie
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover beer. It's also a fun and unique dessert to serve at parties.
Ninette Javadian
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Moazzam Ali Mughal
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for a casual gathering. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Luk45
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the beer gave it a unique twist. I'll definitely be making this again.
Imad Haddour
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use any kind of beer I want, so I can always customize it to my taste.
mac vebian
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out anything like the picture. It was flat and dense, and it didn't have any flavor.
khayahblake scottbrice
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. It was dry and crumbly, and the beer flavor was overpowering.
Afnan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for a party or potluck.
Miss Mim
[email protected]This cake was really easy to make, and it turned out great! I used Guinness beer, and it gave the cake a delicious chocolatey flavor.
Kabir Ibrahim
[email protected]This cake was a bit too boozy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a good cake.
Azfar azfar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beer cakes, but this one was actually really good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the beer flavor was subtle but present.
Kyomukama Dorcus Audrey
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the beer gave it a unique twist. I'll definitely be making this again.