Ginger Spice Cake with Sauteed Apples Recipe

Name: Ginger Spice Cake with Sauteed Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap); 1 cup hot water; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap)
1 cup hot water
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and lightly flour a 10-inch cake pan.
2
In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), combine the melted butter, egg, and sugar.
3
Add the molasses and water and mix.
4
In another bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon together.
5
Working in batches, mixing after each addition, add the dry ingredients to the molasses mixture.
6
Mix until smooth.
7
Pour into the prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven for about 35 minutes, until browned and the top of the cake feels dry and firm to the touch.
8
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to completely cool.
9
For the topping: In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.
10
Add the apple slices and cook, stirring, until tender, about 10 minutes.
11
Add 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar and stir to combine.
12
Cook a few more seconds to dissolve the brown sugar then pour it over the cake and serve.

789

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap), and more.

Yes, Ginger Spice Cake with Sauteed Apples 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 Spice Cake with Sauteed Apples

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