Chocolate Ginger Beer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Rest Time 1 hr
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 175  C
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

This Chocolate Ginger Beer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a rich, moist, and decadent dessert that combines the warmth of ginger spice with the bold flavor of cocoa. The non-alcoholic ginger beer enhances the cake’s moist texture and adds a gentle zing that balances beautifully with the smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or anytime you want to impress, this cake is a crowd-pleasing treat with a delightful twist.

Ingredients
    For the Chocolate Ginger Beer Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups ginger beer (non-alcoholic, room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup sour cream (room temperature)
    • For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 225 g cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (add more if needed for smooth texture)
    • Optional Garnishes
  • Candied ginger pieces (finely chopped)
  • Dark chocolate shavings
  • Light dusting of cocoa powder
Instructions
    Prepare the Oven and Pans
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 175°C. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
    2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
    3. Cream the Butter and Sugars
  3. 3
    In another large bowl (or stand mixer), cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
    4. Add Eggs and Flavoring
  4. 4
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  5. 5
    Alternate adding the dry ingredients and ginger beer to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently on low speed to avoid overmixing.
    6. Fold in Sour Cream
  6. 6
    Gently fold in the sour cream until smooth and fully incorporated. The batter will be slightly thick and bubbly due to the ginger beer.
    7. Bake the Cake
  7. 7
    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    8. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
  8. 8
    In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
    9. Assemble the Cake
  9. 9
    Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake, smoothing the sides and top.
    10. Garnish and Serve
  10. 10
    Decorate with chopped candied ginger, chocolate shavings, or a light cocoa dusting. Slice and serve at room temperature.
Note
  • Storage: Keep frosted cake refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Make Ahead: Bake cake layers a day before and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Frost before serving.
  • Variation: Add 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra richness.
  • Frosting Tip: If frosting is too soft, refrigerate for 20 minutes before using.
Keywords: chocolate cake, ginger beer dessert, moist cake recipe, cream cheese frosting
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