3-Ginger Gingerbread Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Rich and Spicy 3-Ginger Gingerbread Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup guinness extra stout beer or 1 cup other dark beer
1 cup light molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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 fresh ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
16 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
549
Sugar
57g
Fat
30g
If you're a fan of gingerbread, you'll love this 3-Ginger Gingerbread Cake. Made with three types of ginger and a dark beer and molasses base, this cake is rich, spicy, and full of complex flavors. The cream cheese frosting is tangy and creamy, providing a lovely contrast to the sweetness of the cake. Ginger has been used for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and molasses is a great source of iron and other essential minerals. This cake is perfect for special occasions, such as Christmas or Thanksgiving, but it can also be enjoyed any time of the year.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch square baking pan.
2.In a saucepan, combine the beer and molasses and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the baking soda, stirring until well combined. Set aside to cool.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom.
4.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugars together until pale and creamy. Gradually mix in the vegetable oil and fresh ginger. Add the cooled beer mixture, stirring until evenly incorporated.
5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6.Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
7.For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, butter, and orange zest together in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually sift in the powdered sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
8.Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the candied ginger.

PROS

This cake is rich, spicy, and full of complex flavors.
It is perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

The cream cheese frosting is creamy and tangy, adding a lovely contrast to the sweetness of the cake.

Ginger is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and molasses is high in iron and other essential minerals.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The cake can be quite dense, so make sure not to overmix the batter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ginger has been linked to reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and boosting the immune system.
Molasses is rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, and other essential minerals.

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