How to Make Beer Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF.

   Line the cake pan with baking (parchment) paper.
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   Step 2: Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips.

   ,,, Try to keep the froth amount low. ,,, Mix the equal parts of plain (all-purpose) flour, sugar and butter.
   
   Form crumbs, some much larger than others (these are very crunchy when baked). , Try to get it even, with larger lumps spread across at intervals. , Bake for 35-40 minutes.
   
   The cake is ready when a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. , The cake can be served warm with butter or jam, or cold. ,
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   Step 3: Add the flour

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   Step 4: sugar and fruit and mix through the buttery flour mixture.

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   Step 5: Make a well in the centre of the mixture.

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   Step 6: Gradually pour in the beer

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   Step 7: aiming for the well.

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   Step 8: Mix the beer through the mixture.

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   Step 9: Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan.

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    Step 10: Make the topping.

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    Step 11: Sprinkle the topping across the cake.

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    Step 12: Place in the oven.

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    Step 13: Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire cooling rack.

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    Step 14: Finished.

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