Beer and Date Coffee Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11
Tasty Beer and Date Coffee Cake recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

16 ounces brown sugar
8 ounces butter , softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
12 ounces all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces chopped pecans or 4 ounces walnuts
1 lb chopped dates ( about 2 cups )
2 cups dark beer
powdered sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
440
Sugar
45g
Fat
20g
Beer and Date Coffee Cake is a delicious twist on the classic coffee cake recipe. The rich, malty flavor of the dark beer pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the chopped dates to create a unique and flavorful cake that's perfect for breakfast, brunch or a special occasion. This recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, either as a dessert or morning treat. The cake is moist, sweet, and topped off with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by cinnamon, allspice and ground cloves.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5.Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6.Add chopped pecans and chopped dates to the batter and stir until well combined.
7.Slowly pour in the dark beer and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
8.Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9.Allow the cake to cool down before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

PROS

This Beer and Date Coffee Cake is a unique and tasty twist on traditional coffee cake recipes.

The cake is moist and flavorful with a subtle, malty sweetness from the dark beer.

It’s easy to make and can be served either warm or at room temperature.

CONS

This cake is fairly high in sugar and calories due to the brown sugar and beer content.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Beer and Date Coffee Cake is not exactly a health food, it does contain some health benefits.
Dark beer is known to contain antioxidants, which can help fight inflammation and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Dates are a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, and have been linked to improved digestion and bone health.

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