Beer Cake With Streusel Topping

"This is an old recipe from my Mum. The beer doesn't make it bitter, it gives it a nice yeasty taste and the streusel finishes it off nicely. There's always a little beer left over for the cook too!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
1 large cake
Serves:
12-18
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine sifted flour, sugar and dried fruit.
  • Add beaten eggs and melted butter and mix it all together.
  • Gradually add the beer mixing it in as you go.
  • Pour cake batter into lined or greased cake tin 9"x13".
  • To make the streusel combine the three ingredients and mix well.
  • Using your fingers, crumble the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter. Gently press it in a little.
  • Cook in moderate oven (180c) for 45 minutes or until skewer comes out clean.

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Reviews

  1. Exactly as my German great aunt made it - perfect.
     
  2. I have to rate this as it is one of my all time favourite cakes. growing up it was my dads favourite too. the only difference is i don't like currants and i make sure the beer is really flat. i love making this for people as they are so suprised!
     
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