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: 4 ounces fresh ginger; 1 cup mild molasses; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil, preferably peanut; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 eggs, at room temperature

Servings: persons

4 ounces fresh ginger
1 cup mild molasses
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil, preferably peanut
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs, at room temperature

1
Position the oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 350F.
3
Line a 9 by 3-inch round cake pan or a 9 1/2 inch springform pan with a circle of parchment paper.
4
Peel, slice, and chop the ginger very fine with a knife (or use a grater).
5
Mix together the molasses, sugar, and oil.
6
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.
7
Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan, stir in the baking soda, and then mix the hot water into the molasses mixture.
8
Stir in the ginger.
9
Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the batter.
10
Add the eggs, and continue mixing until everything is thoroughly combined.
11
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 1 hour, until the top of the cake springs back lightly when pressed or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
If the top of the cake browns too quickly before the cake is done, drape a piece of foil over it and continue baking.
13
Cool the cake for at least 30 minutes.
14
Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
15
Remove the cake from the pan and peel off the parchment paper.

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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: 4 ounces fresh ginger, 1 cup mild molasses, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, preferably peanut, 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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