Cakes & CupcakesNo. 5680 · The 2026 edition
Guinness gingerbread
Moist and spicy gingerbread gets a boozy twist from Guinness, perfect for a cozy Halloween treat.
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This gingerbread recipe combines the deep flavors of molasses, brown sugar, and Guinness with warm spices like ginger and cinnamon. The result is a tender, rich cake that bakes up beautifully in a 13x9 pan. It's great served warm or at room temperature, and stays fresh in an airtight container.
Ingredients
Directions
- Set your oven to 325°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish generously, or line it with foil and then grease the foil for easier removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, golden syrup, molasses, dark brown sugar, Guinness, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and salt. Stir frequently until everything is melted and fully blended.
- Take the pan off the heat. Whisk in the flour and baking soda until no dry lumps remain and the batter is smooth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and eggs. Add this mixture to the gingerbread batter and whisk until well incorporated and even.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the edges start to separate from the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the gingerbread to cool, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature, and store any leftovers in an airtight container.
