Description
Spicy ginger cake whisks comfort and warmth into a delightful dessert straight from traditional baking traditions. Fragrant spices and rich molasses create a memorable treat that connects generations of home cooks with sweet, nostalgic flavors you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) self-raising flour
- 200 grams (7 ounces) sugar
- 55 grams (2 ounces) margarine
- 1 free-range egg
- 240 milliliters (9 fluid ounces) hot water
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
Instructions
- Prepare a 28x18cm baking tin by lightly greasing and lining with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, blending flour, sugar, ground ginger, and bicarbonate of soda until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate margarine into the dry mixture, using fingertips to create a crumbly texture resembling coarse breadcrumbs.
- Create a smooth batter by adding egg, golden syrup, and hot water, stirring continuously until the mixture is fully integrated and free of lumps.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared tin, ensuring an even spread across the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and a springy texture when gently pressed.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely within the tin to maintain its structural integrity.
- Once cooled, carefully remove from the tin and slice into neat, even squares for serving.
Notes
- Check margarine temperature for optimal crumb texture, ensuring it’s soft but not melted when rubbing into dry ingredients.
- Use fresh ground ginger or crystallized ginger pieces for extra flavor depth and aromatic intensity.
- Adjust sweetness by varying golden syrup or substituting with honey for different flavor profiles.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a skewer in the center – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs for perfect moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg