Frosted Beer Cake
Description
A cup of flat beer adds flavor and tender texture to this simple beer cake with a yummy crumble topping that will be well received by everyone.
Ingredients
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1 cup caster (superfine) sugar
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6 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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2 cups self-rising flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch ground nutmeg
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1 cup flat beer
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup caster (superfine) sugar
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6 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment paper.
2
Combine superfine sugar and butter for cake in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add egg and beat until well combined. Sift in self-rising flour; stir to combine. Add vanilla extract and nutmeg. Add beer and stir until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
3
Mix together flour, sugar, and melted butter for topping until just combined. Crumble over the cake batter.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and crumble topping is golden brown, about 40 minutes.