Guinness-Ginger Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Guinness-Ginger Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup dark raisin; ½ cup dried cherries; ½ cup golden raisin; ½ cup crystallized ginger; 2 cups Guinness stout; ½ cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 ¼ cups flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ginger; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

Servings: persons

½ cup dark raisin
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup golden raisin
½ cup crystallized ginger
2 cups Guinness stout
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 ¼ cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ginger
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

1
Place dried fruit in a bowl and cover with Guinness.
2
Allow to soak overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 350F In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
4
Strain fruit, reserving the Guinness separately.
5
Add flour, baking powder, salt, spices, and drained fruit to butter and sugar mixture.
6
Add enough fresh Guinness to the drained stout to measure 8 fluid ounces and add to batter, mixing thoroughly to combine.
7
Grease an 8-inch cake pan and add batter, smoothing top evenly.
8
Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, until the center is firm.

795

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dark raisin, ½ cup dried cherries, ½ cup golden raisin, ½ cup crystallized ginger, and more.

Yes, Guinness-Ginger Spice 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.

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Guinness-Ginger Spice Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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