Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting
Ginger has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and is believed to aid digestion and reduce inflammation.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Hot water
- 1/4 cup Crystallized ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses and egg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the crystallized ginger.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.