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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Vanessa Bruce
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this cake again.
abdul hamid
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly.
Verdera Renren
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.
md maeuf2
[email protected]The cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was great.
Amy Vogel
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was able to make this cake with my kids and they had a blast.
NAMUGAMBA JOSEPHINE
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just because.
Divine Victory
[email protected]I used a chocolate stout in this recipe and it gave the cake a rich, chocolatey flavor. I highly recommend trying this recipe with different types of beer.
Faith Jo
[email protected]The cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Peter Offei
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make! I love that I can just dump all of the ingredients into a Bundt pan and bake it.
Abd Alfatah
[email protected]I was skeptical about using beer in a cake, but I am so glad I tried this recipe. The beer flavor is subtle, but it adds a delicious depth of flavor.
Ola Cash
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture.