How to Make Beer Cake II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beer cake is a surprisingly delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any beer lover or anyone looking for a fun twist on traditional cake recipes. The combination of beer and cake may seem strange at first, but once you taste the rich and moist texture that the beer adds to the cake, you'll be hooked!

While there are many different variations of beer cake, one recipe that stands out is Beer Cake II. This recipe takes the classic beer cake and elevates it to a whole new level w...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 8 ounces cherries, pitted and halved
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup beer
  • ¼ cup cherry juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream 2/3 cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 2 squares melted chocolate. Add flour mixture alternately with beer, buttermilk and cherry juice. Mix until smooth, then fold in cherries and chopped nuts. Pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.
  • To make frosting: in a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup butter, 1 egg, 4 squares melted chocolate, confectioners sugar and milk. Beat until smooth. Spread on top of cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 295mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 147mg