A beer cake of Portuguese origin – Jen Smith – Med Meanderings

Ingredients

• 175g unsalted butter, softened
• 175g caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 200ml dark beer
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 150ml clear runny honey
• 300g plain flour
• 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon bicarb of soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• A good grating of fresh nutmeg
• 55g chopped walnuts (or nuts of your choice)