Gingerbread Cake (Spicy) Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cake (Spicy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal stout beer or 1 cup Guinness stout; 1 cup dark molasses; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 pinch ground cardamom; 3 large eggs; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; confectioners' sugar (for dusting) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup oatmeal stout beer or 1 cup Guinness stout
1 cup dark molasses
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch ground cardamom
3 large eggs
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
confectioners' sugar (for dusting) (optional)

1
Butter a 10-inch (10- to 12-cup) bundt pan well and dust with flour, shaking out excess.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
3
Generously butter bundt pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
4
Bring stout and molasses to a boil in a large saucepan and remove from heat.
5
Whisk in baking soda, then cool to room temperature.
6
Sift flour, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl.
7
Whisk together eggs and both sugars.
8
Whisk in oil, then molasses mixture.
9
Add to flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
10
Pour batter into bundt pan and bang pan sharply on counter to eliminate air bubbles.
11
Bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out with just a few moist crumbs adhering, about 50 minutes.
12
Cool cake in pan on a rack 5 minutes.
13
Turn out onto rack and cool completely.
14
You can serve the gingerbread immediately, dusting lightly with confectioners sugar, and/or adding whipped cream.
15
You can also hold the gingerbread for a day before serving, as the flavors develop with some time.

1137

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup oatmeal stout beer or 1 cup Guinness stout, 1 cup dark molasses, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cake (Spicy) 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.

Gingerbread Cake (Spicy)

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