GINGERBREAD CAKE (SPICY)

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Adapted from a Gourmet recipe, this spicy gingerbread originated from the Gramercy Tavern. It's excellent warm, and even better after one day. If you like a deep, spicy gingerbread, you might try this one!

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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)

Steps:

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

Tobias Dix
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I didn't have any molasses, so I substituted honey. The cake turned out great!


Williamson Oriental
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This cake is too spicy for my taste.


Hugh Green
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't rise properly.


Sherpur Multemedia
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly.


Yeasin telecom
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This cake is a great gift for friends and family. It's always a welcome addition to a holiday party.


Abel Matias
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I love the way this cake smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a warm, spicy aroma.


T SERIS
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This cake is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


JODAJ TV
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great.


Selemani Mohamedi
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices.


Anik JR
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I love the unique flavor of the molasses in this cake.


Gerald McGuire
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This cake is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Maryam Khan
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great holiday tradition.


djoreyo
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Delicious!


Jual Hossian
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This cake is a winner! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of spice.


Michelle Potgieter
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's a great way to change up your holiday baking routine.


Rafaqat
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It's the perfect holiday treat!


desere swart
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this cake changed my mind. It was so moist and delicious, with a perfect balance of spices.


MR AELES
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This gingerbread cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of spice. I'll definitely be making it again next year.