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.

m sulman khan
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make coffee cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Double Pee
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's a really special treat.


Hemanta Bashyal
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I've never had a coffee cake like this before. It's so unique and delicious.


Bertha Marlin
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The streusel topping on this cake is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.


Tjiunatjo Maendo
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This cake is a bit dense, but I like that. It's very filling and satisfying.


Raviya Husan
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed this cake. The beer flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the coffee.


Xiteez0
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This cake is perfect for a brunch or afternoon snack. It's also a great gift for friends and family.


Aamir Mubarak
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The coffee and beer give it a really interesting twist.


Nate David
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This is a great recipe for a classic German coffee cake. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Robinson Njau
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Happy Mary
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The cake is absolutely delicious.


Nadim Mahmud Mridul
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This cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Lutfullah Khaskhali
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I love the combination of coffee and beer in this cake. It gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Ranz Javier
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Jonathan Maconachie (Xact Visual)
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a success.


Victory Ezinne
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best coffee cake he's ever had.


Ismail Ahmed
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This cake is a hit at every party I take it to. It's always the first to go.


Azaan Gul
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to follow, and the cake always turns out perfectly. I've made it for my family and friends several times, and they all love it.


Rachel Cloud
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This German beer coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is perfectly crunchy. I will definitely be making this cake again!