Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, bring the stout beer and molasses to a boil. Remove from heat immediately.

3. 3

   Whisk the baking soda into the hot beer mixture (it will foam up significantly) and set aside to cool slightly.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale, then whisk in the vegetable oil.

6. 6

   Gradually whisk the warm stout mixture into the egg mixture until combined.

7. 7

   Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter gently until no flour streaks remain, then stir in the chocolate chips.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

10. 10

    To make the glaze, heat the plum jam and water in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and runny.

11. 11

    Brush the warm glaze generously over the top of the cake and let it set before slicing.