Fresh Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Fresh Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
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

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

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.

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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.

Fresh Ginger Cake

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