Guinness Ginger Cake

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Butter and 9 x 5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment and grease the parchment.

Step 3: 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.

Step 4: Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs and both sugars. Whisk in the oil.

Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Step 6: Combine the stout mixture with the egg mixture, then whisk this liquid into the flour mixture, half at a time.

Step 7: Add the candied ginger and stir to combine.

Step 8: 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.

Step 9: Transfer to a wire rack to cool.