Best 8 Guinness Ginger Cake Recipes

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With its velvety-soft crumb, deep, dark color, and warm, inviting aroma, Guinness ginger cake is a classic dessert with a rich history and distinct flavor profile. The combination of Guinness stout, ginger, and spices creates a complex yet comforting treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to try something new, this delectable dessert is sure to impress with its irresistible taste and elegant presentation. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for the ultimate Guinness ginger cake experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GUINNESS GINGERBREAD



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 24 small, squat squares or 16 generous rectangular slabs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 sticks 10 (tablespoons) butter, plus some for greasing
1 cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's)
1 cup (packed) plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup stout (such as Guinness)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 cups sour cream
2 eggs
1 rectangular aluminium foil pan or cake pan, approximately 13 by 9 by 2-inches

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Line your cake pan with aluminium foil and grease it, or grease your foil tray.
  • Put the butter, syrup, dark brown sugar, stout, ginger, cinnamon and ground cloves into a pan and melt gently over a low heat.
  • Take off the heat and whisk in the flour and baking soda. You will need to be patient and whisk thoroughly to get rid of any lumps.
  • Whisk the sour cream and eggs together in a measuring jug and then beat into the gingerbread mixture, whisking again to get a smooth batter.
  • Pour this into your cake/foil pan, and bake for about 45 minutes; when it's ready it will be gleamingly risen at the centre, and coming away from the pan at the sides.
  • Let the gingerbread cool before cutting into slices or squares.

GUINNESS GINGER CAKE



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With recent success cooking with beer, I find myself obsessed with different types of dishes. The original recipe comes from Epicurious (Gramercy Tavern NYC) however I've modified to use candied ginger, which i usually have on hand

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup stout beer, such as Guinness
1 cup molasses
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
3 eggs, large
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon candied ginger, finely minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter and 9 x 5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment and grease the parchment.
  • In a large saucepan, over high heat, combine the stout and molasses and bring to a boil.
  • Turn off the heat and slowly add the baking soda.
  • Allow to sit until the foam dissipates.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs and both sugars.
  • Whisk in the oil.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  • Combine the stout mixture with the egg mixture, then whisk this liquid into the flour mixture, half at a time.
  • Add the candied ginger and stir to combine.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the top springs back when gently pressed.
  • NOTE: Do not open the oven until the gingerbread is almost done, or the center may fall slightly.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4502.4, Fat 181.3, SaturatedFat 26.8, Cholesterol 558, Sodium 2811.6, Carbohydrate 671.3, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 395.3, Protein 47

GUINNESS STOUT GINGER CAKE



Guinness Stout Ginger Cake image

Make and share this Guinness Stout Ginger Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Guinness stout
1 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, line the bottom and sides with parchment, and grease the parchment; alternatively, butter and flour a 6-cup Bundt pan.
  • In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the stout and molasses and bring to a boil.
  • Turn off the heat and add the baking soda.
  • Allow to sit until the foam dissipates.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs and both sugars; whisk in the oil.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, the ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom.
  • Combine the stout mixture with the egg mixture, then whisk the liquid into the flour mixture, half at a time.
  • Add the fresh ginger and stir to combine.
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 1-hour, or until the top springs back when gently pressed; do not open the oven until the gingerbread is almost done or the center will fall slightly.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.4, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 209.6, Carbohydrate 95.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 49.4, Protein 7.4

GUINNESS STOUT GINGER CAKE



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Provided by Claudia Fleming

Categories     Cake     Beer     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     St. Patrick's Day     Cinnamon     Clove     Molasses     Nutmeg     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Guinness stout
1 cup molasses
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh gingerroot

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9- X 5-inch loaf pan, line the bottom and sides with parchment, and grease the parchment. Alternatively, butter and flour a 6-cup Bundt pan.
  • 2. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the stout and molasses and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the baking soda. Allow to sit until the foam dissipates.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs and both sugars. Whisk in the oil.
  • 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  • 5. Combine the stout mixture with the egg mixture, then whisk this liquid into the flour mixture, half at a time. Add the fresh ginger and stir to combine.
  • 6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the top springs back when gently pressed. Do not open the oven until the gingerbread is almost done, or the center may fall slightly. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

IMPROVED CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CAKE



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A smooth, moist, deep-flavoured cake that even non-Guinness lovers will adore due to the bitter Guinness offset by the sugar and cocoa. I've based this on the Nigella Lawson cake, however (I feel) improved on the proportions of ingredients and baking time after baking this at least a dozen times to date.

Provided by steampunkcat

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

250ml Guinness stout
250g unsalted butter
75g cocoa powder
400g caster sugar
1 142ml pot of sour cream
2 eggs
1.5 tablespoon of vanilla extract
275g plain flour
2.5 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda
250ml Guinness stout
250g unsalted butter
75g cocoa powder
400g caster sugar
1 142ml pot of sour cream
2 eggs
1.5 tablespoon of vanilla extract
275g plain flour
2.5 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda
200g of cream cheese
50ml of double cream
300g icing sugar (or as much as required for desired consistency)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees Centigrate (170 for fan-assisted ovens), or gas mark 4. Lightly butter a 23cm push-base cake tin.
  • Measure out the Guinness, making sure to let any foam dissipate, and pour it into a wide, deep saucepan. Cut the butter into small cubes, and add it to the pan. Heat until the butter is melted into the pan - do not let it boil.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa and sugar and whisk into the butter/beer mixture, being careful not to let the sugar catch and burn.
  • Beat the eggs and sour cream together, then add to the pan.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour and bicarbonate of soda, then slowly whisk into the pan, introducing a little at a time so as to not form lumps. This is really easy to accidentally do due to the density of the cake.
  • Pour the batter into your pan, and bake for approximately 40 minutes. Keep an eye on your oven - I do not recommend baking this longer as this cake can burn on the outside but not cook on the inside. When a toothpick comes out of the centre clean, your cake is ready.
  • While the cake is baking, beat the double cream into the cream cheese, and begin to add your icing sugar bit by bit. Depending on what consistency you wish to achieve, you may need more icing sugar to allow the icing to 'sit' on the cake like the head of a Guinness pint.
  • Once completely cooled (this will take a while due to the cake's density), pop your cake out of the tin and ice with a spatula (I prefer a silicone one for better control).

CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CAKE



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For me, a chocolate cake is the basic unit of celebration. The chocolate Guinness cake here is simple but deeply pleasurable, and has earned its place as a stand-alone treat.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield One 9-inch cake or 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Butter for pan
1 cup Guinness stout
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups superfine sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper. In a large saucepan, combine Guinness and butter. Place over medium-low heat until butter melts, then remove from heat. Add cocoa and superfine sugar, and whisk to blend.
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add to Guinness mixture. Add flour and baking soda, and whisk again until smooth. Pour into buttered pan, and bake until risen and firm, 45 minutes to one hour. Place pan on a wire rack and cool completely in pan.
  • For the topping: Using a food processor or by hand, mix confectioners' sugar to break up lumps. Add cream cheese and blend until smooth. Add heavy cream, and mix until smooth and spreadable.
  • Remove cake from pan and place on a platter or cake stand. Ice top of cake only, so that it resembles a frothy pint of Guinness.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 511, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Sugar 46 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CAKE



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One bite and everyone will propose a toast to this silky-smooth chocolate Guinness cake. The cream cheese frosting reminds us of the foamy head on a perfectly poured pint. -Marjorie Hennig, Seymour, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Guinness (dark beer)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
2/3 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. springform pan and line the bottom with parchment; set aside., In a small saucepan, heat beer and butter until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in sugar and cocoa until blended. Combine the eggs, sour cream and vanilla; whisk into beer mixture. Combine flour and baking soda; whisk into beer mixture until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Remove cake from the pan and place on a platter or cake stand. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and cream; beat until smooth (do not overbeat). Frost top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE AND GUINNESS® CAKE



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This easy recipe is an adaptation of the classic, but is even easier to make. Don't be alarmed by the Guinness® - it's simply used to develop the texture of the cake by making it extra dense and moist. This cake almost ends up pudding-like, and goes down a treat when served with cream or ice cream. This proves that a bakery-quality cake can be made so easily at home!

Provided by hybridoriental

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 4h58m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 eggs
1 splash vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper; grease parchment paper.
  • Combine stout beer and butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; heat until butter melts and beer looks glossy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove beer mixture from heat; whisk in sugar and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder until dissolved and smooth. Whisk in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well blended. Add baking soda; mix in flour gradually until batter thickens and no lumps remain, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cake before serving, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.6 calories, Carbohydrate 83.9 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 508.3 mg, Sugar 50.4 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final product, so it's important to use the best you can find.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Baking is a science, so it's important to follow the recipe exactly. Don't substitute ingredients or change the measurements unless you know what you're doing.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough, so be careful not to overmix it. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The oven temperature is critical for baking a cake. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you put the cake in.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall, so resist the temptation to peek. Just wait until the timer goes off.

Conclusion:

With its moist, flavorful crumb and rich Guinness flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for something delicious, give this Guinness Ginger Cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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