Fresh Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Fresh Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger; 1 cup molasses (mild flavor, if prefer); 1 cup cane sugar; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 cup flour; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup water; 2 tsp baking soda; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter the bottom and sides of 9-inch spring form pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
3
Finely chop the ginger into a paste, set aside.
4
In large bowl mix molasses, sugar and oil.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.
6
In small saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then stir in baking soda.
7
Whisk the hot water into the molasses mixture and then add ginger.
8
Gradually add the flour mixture into the bowl, whisking to combine.
9
Add eggs and whisk thoroughly.
10
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until the top of top of the cake springs back when pressed lightly, or a tooth pick inserted at center comes out clean.
11
*Recipe adapted from David Lebovitz?s Ginger Cake, Ready for Dessert.

1082

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 1 cup molasses (mild flavor, if prefer), 1 cup cane sugar, 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fresh 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Ginger Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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