Ginger-Molasses Skillet Cake Recipe

Name: Ginger-Molasses Skillet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses; 2/3 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a large bowl, blend the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, pepper, cloves, allspice and cinnamon.
3
In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of the brown sugar, 6 tablespoons of the butter and 2/3 cup of the molasses.
4
Stir over moderate heat until melted and well combined.
5
Stir in the milk and vanilla and set aside.
6
Place the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons molasses in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.
7
Place the skillet in the oven to melt the butter and sugar and heat the skillet.
8
Stir to combine.
9
Stir the brown sugar and milk mixture into the dry ingredients.
10
Beat just until smooth.
11
Pour the batter into the skillet.
12
Sprinkle the pine nuts on top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
13
Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
14
Add the sour cream and continue beating until stiff.
15
Serve the cake warm from the skillet.
16
Pass the whipped cream separately.

998

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Molasses Skillet 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.

Ginger-Molasses Skillet Cake

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