Dark Beer and Fresh Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Beer and Fresh Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dark beer (guinness); 1 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 3 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated

Servings: persons

1 cup dark beer (guinness)
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease a Bundt pan or tube pan; dust with flour.
3
In a large saucepan, bring to boil the beer and molasses.
4
Remove from the heat and add baking soda.
5
Let rest.
6
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar.
7
Add oil and beat well.
8
Set aside.
9
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom and pepper.
10
Incorporate the mixture of molasses to the egg mixture, stirring well.
11
Then add gradually the mixture of flour and the ginger.
12
Put the dough in the pan and bake in the oven for 1 hour or until a tooth-pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
13
Let cool 15 minutes, then remove the cake from the pan.
14
You can serve the cake with whipped cream or another frosting you like.

1061

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dark beer (guinness), 1 cup molasses, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Dark Beer and Fresh Ginger Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dark Beer and Fresh Ginger Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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