Ale 8 Cake Recipe

Name: Ale 8 Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup butter; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup Ale 8 soft drink (reserve remaining 4 oz from 12 oz can); 2 beaten eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows; Topping; 1/2 cup butter; 4 tablespoons cocoa; 4 ounces Ale 8 soft drink, reserved above; 1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup Ale 8 soft drink (reserve remaining 4 oz from 12 oz can)
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Topping
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons cocoa
4 ounces Ale 8 soft drink, reserved above
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Mix flour and sugar in a large bowl-set aside.
3
Mix butter, cocoa, and Ale 8.
4
Bring to a boil, but do not boil.
5
Pour hot mixture over flour and sugar.
6
Mix well.
7
Add buttermilk, eggs, soda, and vanilla.
8
Beat until smooth then add marshmallows.
9
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
10
Topping.
11
Mix together 4 oz of Ale 8, butter, cocoa.
12
Bring to a boil.
13
Pour over confectioner's sugar.
14
Beat until smooth.
15
Pour over cake while hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, and more.

Yes, Ale 8 Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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