Spicy Fresh Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Spicy Fresh Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 120 g honey; 210 g black treacle; 100 g white sugar; 110 g dark sugar; 240 ml vegetable oil; 300 g flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 250 ml beer; 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda; 120 g fresh ginger, pureed; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

120 g honey
210 g black treacle
100 g white sugar
110 g dark sugar
240 ml vegetable oil
300 g flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cloves
250 ml beer
2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
120 g fresh ginger, pureed
2 eggs

1
Pre-heat your oven to 180C (170C if fan-assisted).
2
In a large bowl, mix the honey, treacle, sugars and vegetable oil.
3
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, pepper and cloves.
4
In a small pan, gently bring the beer to a boil then add the bicarbonate of soda.
5
Pour onto the oil mixture and gently whisk to combine.
6
Continue to whisk, adding the flour mixture a little a time until it's all combined, then whisk in the ginger.
7
Whisk in the two eggs, then pour into a lined and greased cake tin (or use two tins for thinner cakes) and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8
Allow to sit on a cooling rack for 20 minutes before removing from the tins and paper.

1200

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 120 g honey, 210 g black treacle, 100 g white sugar, 110 g dark sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Fresh Ginger Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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