Frances Bissell's Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Frances Bissell's Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 tablespoon dried ginger; 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and mixed spice; 1 stick butter; 1/4 cup molasses or black treacle; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup light or dark muscovado sugar; 11/4 cups milk; 3 tablespoons chopped preserved stem ginger or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 3 free-range eggs, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

2 1/3 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon dried ginger
1 teaspoon each cinnamon and mixed spice
1 stick butter
1/4 cup molasses or black treacle
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup light or dark muscovado sugar
11/4 cups milk
3 tablespoons chopped preserved stem ginger or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 free-range eggs, lightly beaten

1
Line and grease 2 a pound terrine or loaf pan.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3
Sift the dry ingredients together.
4
Rub in the butter.
5
Melt the molasses, syrup and honey.
6
Dissolve the sugar in the milk, heating gently.
7
Allow to cool, then add the liquids to the dry ingredients.
8
Add the ginger and the eggs.
9
Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
10
The cake is cooked when a skewer inserted in the middle and held there for 10 seconds comes out clean.
11
Cool the cake in the pan completely, before removing and wrapping in greaseproof paper and foil.
12
The cake keeps well and freezes.

838

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/3 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 tablespoon dried ginger, 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and mixed spice, and more.

Yes, Frances Bissell's Ginger Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frances Bissell's Ginger Cake

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