You can find an almost endless amount of baking mixes for cakes in supermarkets. To be honest, I always ask myself why would you buy something like that? Baking is not that complicated and a simple loaf cake like this German Eierlikör Cake is so easy to prepare – a boxed version cannot be less complicated than this one here. Right?! ;P
Some of you might be thinking that loaf cakes are boring. I can’t agree with that. Absolutely not! They might be easy and simple, but boring? Nope! A slice of a delicious and moist Eierlikör cake with your afternoon coffee – so good! Big and fancy layer cakes or cheesecakes are great, but you don’t always want something like that. Less is more (sometimes) ;)
Well… if you wanted to find an Eierlikör cake like this one here as a cake mix in the supermarket you might have a problem. I have not seen that in a supermarket yet. Eierlikör might be a bit too »special«. You could adapt a box mix for a simple vanilla cake and add Eierlikör for a similar result… but then again – why not make everything from scratch? It’s so easy.
Eierlikör/Advocaat had its peak in popularity in the 50s and 60s. You can still find it in every supermarket, but many people associate it with older people. The ones that lived in the 50s and 60s ;P I am not that old (yet) but I actually like that yellow liquor. Not every day, of course. I would not drink it at home – I prefer baking with it – but if someone offers a small shot glass with Eierlikör I am not saying no and chug it down ;P
Eierlikör is actually really great for baking. You don’t have to use that much – a small amount adds flavor and sometimes improves the texture of a bake. My Eierlikör Cinnamon Rolls are a great example for that. They are delicious, fluffy and simply awesome. Even without the extra Eierlikör frosting on top. So good!
This cake here contains a bit more Eierlikör, of course. Here you really want to taste the liquor. If you got a bottle at home and don’t know what to do with it… make this cake. I am pretty sure you will love the result.
Like many other loaf cakes – this one is really easy to prepare. You throw all ingredients into a large bowl, do some mixing, and pour the batter into the baking tin. That’s it. Off to the oven with it and some time later you will have a delicious cake on your plate. Mine got very yellow because the Eierlikör I used was quite yellow. That can vary from brand to brand. If yours is pale you can add some additional turmeric to the batter – that will give you a more yellow cake… just a side note ;P
If your Eierlikör bottle is still not empty after this cake you should try one of these recipes. My delicious German Hazelnut Eierlikör Layer Cake needs quite a bit of eggnog for the yellow layer on top. My Eierlikör Hi-Hat Cupcakes got the yellow liquor added to the filling. Delicious! ;)
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the cake batter:
4 medium eggs
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
3/4 cup (180ml) rapeseed oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (200g) cake flour
3.5 oz. (100g) cornstarch
2 tsp. baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1/2 cup (120ml) Eierlikör
For the decoration:
1 cup (130g) confectioners’ sugar
2-3 tbsp. Eierlikör
some chopped pistachios
Für den Teig:
4 Eier (M)
100g Zucker
180ml Rapsöl
1 TL Vanille Extrakt
200g Mehl (Type 405)
100g Speisestärke
2 TL Backpulver
1 Prise Salz
120ml Eierlikör
Für die Dekoration:
130g Puderzucker
2-3 EL Eierlikör
einige gehackte Pistazien
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a loaf tin* (approx. 9×5 inches) and line with a piece of baking parchment. Set aside.
2. Add eggs and sugar to a large bowl and mix until very light and fluffy. Gradually add the oil and continue mixing until you get a very thick, glossy mixture. Add the vanilla extract and stir in. Mix the flour with cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add in two batches to the large bowl, alternating with the Eierlikör, and fold in.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and bake for about 55-60 minutes – or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Take out of the oven and let cool down inside the baking tin for some time, then lift out with the baking parchment and let cool down completely on a wire rack.
4. For the glaze, mix the confectioners’ sugar with the Eierlikör until smooth – you want a thick glaze that does not run off the cake immediately. Brush the cake with the glaze and sprinkle with some chopped pistachios.
1. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Eine Kastenform* (ca. 23x12cm) leicht einfetten und mit einem Stück Backpapier auslegen. Zur Seite stellen.
2. Die Eier mit dem Zucker in einer großen Schüssel hell und luftig aufschlagen. Das Öl nach und nach dazugeben und weiter aufschlagen, bis eine dicke, glänzende Masse entsteht. Vanille Extrakt dazugeben und unterrühren. Das Mehl mit Stärke, Backpulver und Salz vermischen und dann in zwei Portionen – abwechselnd mit dem Eierlikör – zur Schüssel dazugeben und unterheben.
3. Den Teig in die vorbereitete Form einfüllen und dann für etwa 55-60 Minuten backen – mit einem Holzspieß testen, ob noch Teig kleben bleibt und den Kuchen erst herausholen, wenn dieser sauber herauskommt. Den Kuchen aus dem Ofen nehmen und in der Form einige Zeit abkühlen lassen, dann mit dem Backpapier herausheben und auf einem Kuchengitter komplett auskühlen lassen.
4. Für die Glasur den Puderzucker mit dem Eierlikör glattrühren – die Glasur sollte recht dickflüssig sein. Den abgekühlten Kuchen mit der Glasur bestreichen und mit einigen gehackten Pistazien bestreuen. Glasur bis zum Servieren komplett trocknen lassen.
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German Eierlikör Cake
- Prep Time: 00:15
- Cook Time: 01:00
- Total Time: 02:00
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Cakes
- Cuisine: Germany
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A classic German cake for Ester – German Eierlikör Cake. Fluffy, moist, and packed with flavors (and a little bit of alcohol)! ;)
Ingredients
For the cake batter:
4 medium eggs
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
3/4 cup (180ml) rapeseed oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (200g) cake flour
3.5 oz. (100g) cornstarch
2 tsp. baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1/2 cup (120ml) Eierlikör
For the decoration:
1 cup (130g) confectioners’ sugar
2–3 tbsp. Eierlikör
some chopped pistachios
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a loaf tin* (approx. 9×5 inches) and line with a piece of baking parchment. Set aside.
2. Add eggs and sugar to a large bowl and mix until very light and fluffy. Gradually add the oil and continue mixing until you get a very thick, glossy mixture. Add the vanilla extract and stir in. Mix the flour with cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add in two batches to the large bowl, alternating with the Eierlikör, and fold in.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and bake for about 55-60 minutes – or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Take out of the oven and let cool down inside the baking tin for some time, then lift out with the baking parchment and let cool down completely on a wire rack.
4. For the glaze, mix the confectioners’ sugar with the Eierlikör until smooth – you want a thick glaze that does not run off the cake immediately. Brush the cake with the glaze and sprinkle with some chopped pistachios.
Notes
Let the baking begin!
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