Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 cup blackstrap molasses*; 1 cup boiling-hot water; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup blackstrap molasses*
1 cup boiling-hot water
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
3
Whisk together flour, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until blended.
4
Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
5
Whisk together molasses and boiling water in another large (at least 2-quart) bowl, then whisk in baking soda (mixture will bubble up and expand).
6
Add flour and molasses mixtures alternately to butter mixture in 3 batches, mixing at medium speed until incorporated.
7
Beat in eggs until smooth.
8
(Batter will be thin.)
9
Pour batter into springform pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes.
10
Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then remove side of pan and continue to cool cake on rack at least 30 minutes more.
11
Serve warm.
12
*Available at natural foods shops.

1554

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

126

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, 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.

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