Ginger Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Spiced Guinness Ginger Cake, a deliciously moist and flavorful treat inspired by Cooking Light. Perfect for cozy evenings, this recipe combines the warmth of ginger and cinnamon with the rich depth of Guinness stout. Easy to follow instructions ensure a perfect bake every time!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 295.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ginger Cake

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How to Make Ginger Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray
  3. Line bottom of pan with wax paper
  4. Coat wax paper with cooking spray
  5. Set aside
  6. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups
  7. Level with a knife
  8. Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk
  9. Place brown sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium-high speed until well blended
  10. Add the egg, and beat well
  11. Beat in the applesauce and molasses
  12. Reduce mixing speed to low
  13. Add one-third of the flour mixture, and beat just until blended
  14. Repeat procedure with remaining flour mixture
  15. Add guinness stout, and beat just until combined
  16. Scrape batter into prepared pan
  17. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
  18. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes
  19. Remove from pan
  20. Cool completely
  21. Spread cake with whipped topping
  22. Cut into 8 wedges

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

25g

Carbs

14g