It might come as a surprise, but beer isn’t just for savoury dishes or aperitifs—it can also be a fantastic ingredient in desserts! From light sponge cakes to rich chocolate creations, beer brings depth and originality to your baking. Here are two easy and delicious beer cake recipes to try at home.
A simple and flavourful beer cake recipe
To make this quick and tasty cake, gather the following ingredients:
- 300 g flour
- 280 g sugar
- 1/2 sachet of baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 20 cl oil
- 1 tbsp rum (or orange blossom water)
- 20 cl beer (blonde, amber, dark—your choice!)
Start by mixing the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Separate the egg yolks from the whites and add the yolks to the dry ingredients. Then stir in the oil, rum, and beer, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth.
Pour the mixture into a buttered cake tin and place it in a cold oven. Set the oven to 150°C (thermostat 5) and bake on a fan setting for one hour. Serve with a red fruit coulis and sliced strawberries for a fresh, elegant finish.
Dark beer chocolate cake recipe
Fans of dark beer like Guinness or Leffe Brune will love this rich and moist chocolate cake. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 500 g flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 25 cl dark or brown beer (e.g. Leffe Brune)
- 25 cl brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 18 cl yoghurt
- 25 cl cocoa powder
- Butter for greasing
Butter your baking tin, including the sides and bottom. In one bowl, mix the flour and baking soda. In a saucepan, heat the cocoa powder, beer, brown sugar, and butter while whisking. Once cooled, incorporate the eggs, then mix with the dry ingredients. Stir in the yoghurt and pour the batter into the prepared tin.
Bake at 180°C for around 50 minutes. Let the cake cool before removing it from the tin.
Discover more beer-Inspired desserts
Looking for more unique treats? Check out our favourite seasonal recipes like the Guinness Chocolate Cake for St Patrick’s Day or the festive Pumpkin Beer Cake for Halloween!
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