Beer Cakes Recipe

Name: Beer Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups beer; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup raisins

Servings: persons

2 cups beer
1 cup shortening
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raisins

1
Pour beer into a small bowl; let stand, uncovered, at room temperature overnight.
2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with beer, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
4
Dredge pecans and raisins in remaining 1/2 cup flour; stir to coat well. Stir into batter.
5
Pour batter into 2 greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pans. Bake at 325u00b0 for 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 350u00b0 and bake an additional 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

1014

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups beer, 1 cup shortening, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Beer Cakes 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.

Beer Cakes

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