Ginger Stout Cake Recipe

Name: Ginger Stout Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 125 grams raw (Demerara) sugar (1/2 cup); 1 cup stout; 1 cup molasses; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 340 grams all-purpose flour (2 cups); 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 210 grams dark brown sugar, lightly packed (1 cup); 200 grams granulated sugar (1 cup); 3/4 cup safflower oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
125 grams raw (Demerara) sugar (1/2 cup)
1 cup stout
1 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
340 grams all-purpose flour (2 cups)
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
210 grams dark brown sugar, lightly packed (1 cup)
200 grams granulated sugar (1 cup)
3/4 cup safflower oil

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1.Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a Bundt pan well with the softened butter. Coat the entire pan with raw sugar so that it sticks to the butter. Turn the pan over to dump out any excess sugar.
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2.Add the stout and molasses to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Carefully whisk in the baking soda and let cool to room temperature. Be careful as the stout mixture will bubble up.
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3.Sift together the flour, ground spices, pepper and salt. Set aside.
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4.In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, mix the fresh ginger, eggs, vanilla extract, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for five minutes.
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5.Turn the mixer down to low speed and add the oil. Mix for another 5 minutes. Slowly add the stout mixture and mix for another 5 minutes.
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6.Carefully add the dry ingredients in two parts, mixing well in between each addition.
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7.Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes and then flip upside down to release while still warm. Let cool completely.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, 125 grams raw (Demerara) sugar (1/2 cup), 1 cup stout, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Ginger Stout 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.

Ginger Stout Cake

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