Description
Ginger cake is the epitome of comfort food, blending warm spices and a moist texture to create a delightful dessert that warms the soul. Infused with fresh ginger and sweetened with brown sugar and molasses, this cake is perfect for chilly afternoons or festive gatherings. Each slice evokes nostalgia, making it an ideal treat to share with loved ones. Easy to prepare and versatile, this ginger cake will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the sugar mixture and beat until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mix; stir in molasses and milk until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg