Old Fashion Ginger Cake

Old Fashion Ginger Cake recipe pinit

Ginger has been used in baking for centuries and was highly prized in medieval Europe for its medicinal properties.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 3040
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with boiling water. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 380kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Total Carbohydrate 56g19%
Sugars 38g
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.

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