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Ginger Cake

A rich, spiced, ginger loaf cake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz or 175g plain flour (all-purpose flour)
  • 1 tsp baking soda/bicarbonate of soda
  • 2 oz or 55g ground almonds (almond flour)
  • 3-4 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground allspice
  • 4 oz or 110g dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp treacle (or molasses)
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup (or honey/maple syrup)
  • 3 oz or 85g butter
  • 4 fl oz or 125ml buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325F/160C and line a loaf tin with baking parchment,
  • Place the butter, golden syrup, treacle and sugar in a small saucepan and melt over a low heat. Set aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, spice and ground almonds into a large bowl.
  • Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients with the well beaten eggs and buttermilk.
  • Beat the batter for around 5 minutes until well mixed. You can use a stand mixer or hand mixer for this. Or, if your arm muscles are up to it, a wooden spoon or whisk.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin.

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Keyword cake, ginger