Lafayette Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Lafayette Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dark molasses; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup strong coffee; 3 cups flour; 2 tablespoons powdered ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon mace; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 grated orange, rind of; 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger; Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; cream or sour cream; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Servings: persons

1 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup strong coffee
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons powdered ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup orange juice
1 grated orange, rind of
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
cream or sour cream
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup strawberry jam

1
Heat the molasses, butter, sugar, milk, and coffee until sugar is dissolved.
2
Sift the flour, spices, and cream of tartar together.
3
Beat the eggs until extremely thick.
4
Fold the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture alternately with the eggs.
5
Add the soda to the last addition of flour.
6
Next add the orange juice and rind.
7
Mix and pour into a 13x9x2-inch pan lined on the bottom with wax paper.
8
Sprinkle with crystallized ginger and bake in a 350* oven for about 40 minutes.
9
Cool and frost.
10
Frosting:.
11
Moisten the cheese with a little cream or sourcream.
12
Blend in the sugar.
13
Spread cake with jam and cover with the cheese mixture.

929

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dark molasses, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Lafayette 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.

Lafayette Ginger Cake

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