Ginger-Flavored Cake Recipe

 

Ingredients:

• Sugar – 500g

• Candied Ginger – 25g (finely chopped)

• Ginger Juice – 3 tbsp

• All-Purpose Flour – 450g

• Baking Powder – 2 tsp

• Zest of One Lime, chopped finely

• Butter – 500g

• Fresh Milk – 2 tbsp

• Salt – To taste

 Preparation Method:

1️⃣ Preparing the Ginger Mixture:

• In a saucepan, mix together ginger juice and candied ginger.

• Add milk and warm the concoction on low heat.

• When it begins to boil, add salt and stir.

• Take off the heat and leave to cool.

2️⃣ Creaming the Butter and Sugar:

• Cream sugar and butter together in a bowl until smooth and silky.

• Add the lime zest and mix.

3️⃣ Preparing the Dry Ingredients:

• Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.

• Mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.

4️⃣ Combining Everything:

• Slowly add the butter mixture to the flour mixture and mix until blended.

• Then, combine the ginger mixture and stir until well combined. The batter must be soft and fluffy in texture.

5️⃣ Baking the Cake: Butter a baking tray and pour in the cake batter. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden. Insert a toothpick into the center—if it's clean when it comes out, the cake is done!