Ginger Cake Recipe for Every Occasion

Are you searching for a versatile dessert that can add grace to your occasion? This Ginger Cake Recipe is the perfect getaway to your party woes! Whether you are hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, this cake has the surefire touch to impress you. Just imagine the rich, spicy flavours that melt in your mouth right when you pour inside!

This cake recipe is packed with rich, spicy flavours for every Cakeophile. Ready to unlock the secret to a savoury Ginger Cake? 

Table of Contents 

1) Ginger Cake Ingredients 

a) Ginger (Fresh and Ground) 

b) Molasses  

c) Flour (All-Purpose or Whole Wheat)  

d) Spices (Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg) 

e) Brown Sugar 

2) Ginger Cake Method 

3) Conclusion 

Ginger Cake Ingredients 

Baking the perfect Ginger Cake requires a strong blend of key ingredients to bring together spice, sweetness, and texture in one recipe. Below, we have listed some of the vital ingredients for baking a moist, flavourful, and aromatic Ginger Cake:

1) Ginger (Fresh and Ground)  

Fresh ginger brings a zesty, pungent flavour to the cake for enhancing its aromatic profile. Grate about two tablespoons of fresh ginger until it converts to a ginger taste. You also need to take Ground ginger, typically about one teaspoon, to complement the fresh ginger.
 

2) Molasses  

Molasses is a key ingredient for delivering a deep, rich flavour and a dark, moist texture to the Ginger Cake. It also gives the cake its much-needed colour and enhances its sweetness. For the best results, use about half a cup of Unsulfured Molasses, but make sure it blends well with the other ingredients.  

3) Flour (All-purpose or Whole Wheat)  

All-purpose Flour is commonly used for its light and beautiful texture. However, to give it a denser texture, use Whole Wheat Flour instead. So, whichever you choose, about two cups of flour will provide the necessary structure to the cake. This allows it to rise correctly while maintaining the moistness of its crumbs.  

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4) Spices (Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg) 

Apart from Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Nutmeg are also crucial. Such spices add depth and complexity to the cake’s flavour profile. Typically, one teaspoon of Cinnamon, a quarter teaspoon of Nutmeg, and Ground Cloves are enough for achieving a perfectly spiced cake to complement the recipe.

5) Brown Sugar 

Brown Sugar, with its higher Molasses content compared to White Sugar, improves the flavour and moisture of the cake. About one cup of packed Brown Sugar is enough to make the cake sweet while maintaining its moist, tender crumb. The slight Caramel Flavour of Brown Sugar also pairs wonderfully with the Ginger and other spices. 

6) Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate serves as a leavening agent, that helps cake to achieve that light and fluffy texture. The main reason is it reacts easily with acidic ingredients, such as Molasses, to produce Carbon Dioxide bubbles that expand during the baking process. To do this, you need to use approximately one teaspoon to ensure the cake has the desired texture and volume.

7) Golden Syrup or Honey

Golden Syrup or Honey imparts natural sweetness and a smooth, rich flavour to the cake. Golden Syrup, with its subtle yet distinct taste, beautifully complements the spices, while honey introduces a slightly floral note. Both ingredients also enhance the cake's moistness, contributing to a tender crumb.

8) Eggs

Taking Eggs as the ingredient helps to blend it seamlessly into the batter to ensure a smoother and consistent mixture. The Egg enhances the cake's structure and richness by binding the ingredients together. Additionally, room temperature Eggs mix more evenly, leading to a uniform texture once baked.

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Ginger Cake Method 

Preparing a delicious Ginger Cake requires several steps to mix the ingredients to produce a moist and flavourful dessert. The process involves preparing the batter, adding the spices, and topping the cake as the final step. Follow the below-mentioned steps to prepare the Ginger Cake recipe: 

1) Step 1 

Heat the oven to 160°C for fans and 180°C for conventional, or gas mark 4. Grease and line an 18cm, 7cm deep cake tin with parchment paper.

2) Step 2 

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, Sodium Bicarbonate, and all the spices. Add the butter and utilise your fingertips to rub it into the flour; till the mixture looks like  breadcrumbs. 

3) Step 3 

In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar, Treacle, syrup, and milk and gently stir until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to just below boiling point.  

4) Step 4  

Mix the Stem Ginger into the flour mixture, add the Treacle mixture, and then stir with a wooden spoon. Crack in the Egg and beat until the mixture is well combined and has the consistency of thick pancake batter.   

Transfer the batter to a prepared tin and bake for 50 minutes to about one hour, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out. Let the cake cool before taking it out of the tin.   

5) Step 5 

For the topping step, mix the sugar and Lemon zest, then slowly put the Lemon juice until the icing is smooth and slightly runny. Drizzle it in a zig-zag pattern over the cake, then turn the cake and drizzle again to create a cross-hatched effect. The cake stays fresh for 4-5 days in an airtight container.

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Conclusion

This Ginger Cake recipe is a must-have dish for any occasion. It offers a decent blend of warmth and spice to delight your taste buds. So, whether it’s a festive celebration or a cosy moment, this ginger cake promises delight and savour to your tastebuds. So, don’t miss out on this treat—create this delicious masterpiece, and let your guests go, WOW!

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