Irish Porter Cake Recipe

June 03, 2023 Post a Comment

Porter Cake is a traditional Irish cake made with dark beer, which gives the cake its unique flavor. This cake has been a favorite in Ireland for many years and you can now make it in your own home. It is a delicious, moist and flavorful cake that everyone will love.

Ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 1 cup of dark beer
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2/3 cup of raisins
- 2/3 cup of walnuts, chopped

Instructions

To make this delicious cake, you will need to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, in a large bowl, combine the melted butter and dark beer. Stir until well combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt. Then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.

Next, you will need to add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing until just combined. Then stir in the vanilla extract and the raisins and walnuts.

Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and pour the batter into it. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

This cake is a delicious treat that everyone will love. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit. As with all cakes, it is important to note that it is not the healthiest option. Each slice contains approximately:

- 300 calories
- 11 grams of fat
- 45 carbohydrates
- 4 grams of protein

This cake is best served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. It is also delicious topped with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.

This Irish Porter Cake is a delicious and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit with everyone and is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The unique flavor of the dark beer really shines through and makes this cake truly unique. So, why not give this recipe a try and see just how delicious it is?