GERMAN BEER COFFEE CAKE, OVER A 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE

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Article from Womans Day Magazine. April/3/1984 For several years,guests at Babens kaffeeklatsches urged her to submit this moist and crunchy cake to Silver Spoon. But she was reluctant to let out the ancestral recipe. "Family means a lot to me," she says, and this has been a family secret for more than 100 years! Luckily...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp each allspice and ground cloves
2 c chopped dates
1 c chopped walnuts
1 c butter, softened
2 c packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs
2 c beer
powdered sugar optional
rum butter spread optional- recipe to follow

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first 4 items in a bowl, set aside. Then Combine dates and nuts,stir in small amount of flour mixture to coat,set aside. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add flour mixture alternately with beer, blending well. Stir in dates and nuts. Pour into a well-greased and floured 12 cup fluted tube pan. Bake in a pre-heated 350 oven. 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in the pan 10 minutes. then turn out on a rack to cool completely. Wrap in foil, and let stand 24 hours before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • 2. Optional: Rum butter spread. Whip 1/2 cup softened butter with 2 Tablespoons rum till light and fluffy. Rum extract can be used.
  • 3. THANK YOU, Baben P. for sharing your treasured recipe. Nancy P.

Jackson Raphella
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I've never made a beer coffee cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Maheen Adnan
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I'm not a big fan of coffee cake, but I loved this recipe! The beer flavor is very subtle and it really adds to the cake.


Sarah Thomas
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It's also great for potlucks and bake sales.


Nosimilo Skhonde
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The beer gives it a slightly bitter taste that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cake.


Habib siga
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it! The end result is a delicious and unique coffee cake that will impress your friends and family.


Neneh Jalloh
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of beer, but I'm so glad I did! The beer flavor is very subtle and it really adds to the cake.


Samir Uraw
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I've tried many coffee cake recipes, but this one is by far the best! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Kinda Thang
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This is one of my favorite coffee cakes. The beer gives it a unique flavor that I just love.


shelley imber
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the subtle flavor of the beer in the cake.


Suhana Khatun
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I've been making this German beer coffee cake for years and it's always a hit! My family and friends love it.


Gideon yalley
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This German beer coffee cake is a delightful treat! The combination of coffee, beer, and sweet dough creates a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend it!