Gingerbread Porter Cake With Cacao Nibs Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Porter Cake With Cacao Nibs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons salted butter; 1 cup dark molasses; 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1 cup dark porter beer; 2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; Dash salt; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup sour cream; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/3 + cups raw cacao nibs*

Servings: persons

10 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup dark molasses
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup dark porter beer
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
Dash salt
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 + cups raw cacao nibs*

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["Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar and beer and heat until sugar is melted and mixture is smooth.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.", "Pour the melted butter and molasses mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the sour cream and then whisk in the eggs. Fold in 1/3 cup of the raw cacao nibs.
4
Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons cacao nibs on top. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool, then unmold.", "Raw cacao nibs are made from organic cacao beans that have been peeled and chopped. They're not sweet, but have an intense cocoa flavor with a tiny hint of bitterness (in a good way). They're addictive. Luckily, they're also really healthy for you- considered a superfood high in iron, fiber and antioxidents."]

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 10 tablespoons salted butter, 1 cup dark molasses, 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed, 1 cup dark porter beer, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Porter Cake With Cacao Nibs 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.

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Gingerbread Porter Cake With Cacao Nibs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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