Best 9 Ginger Spice Cake With Dried Cherries Recipes

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Ginger spice cake with dried cherries is a classic dessert that combines the warmth of ginger with the tartness of cherries. With its moist, flavorful crumb and delectable aroma, this cake is perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create an unforgettable ginger spice cake with dried cherries. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the baking technique, we'll guide you through each step to ensure a perfect outcome. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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GINGER SPICE CAKE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



Ginger Spice Cake with Dried Cherries image

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Cake     Coffee     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Easter     Cherry     Spice     Christmas Eve     Molasses     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for pan
1 cup dried tart cherries (about 6 ounces), finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup hot espresso or very strong coffee
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
Luscious Chocolate Icing (optional)
Special Equipment
A 6-8-cup Bundt pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter Bundt pan. Dust pan with flour, tapping out excess. Combine cherries, crystallized ginger, grated ginger, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Pour espresso over cherry mixture and set aside. Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, allspice, cinnamon, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat 1/2 cup butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add brown sugar and beat for 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then beat in molasses.
  • Strain cherry mixture into a small bowl, reserving soaking liquid. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternately with soaking liquid in 2 additions, beating to blend between additions. Fold in drained cherry mixture. Scrape batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until top of cake springs back when lightly pressed in the middle, about 1 hour. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • Remove cake from pan. Spoon Luscious Chocolate Icing over cake, if using, allowing it to drip down sides. Cut cake into wedges to serve.

GINGER SPICE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Ginger     Bake     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ginger Spice Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
Warm Cranberries
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup dried cranberries
2 cups water
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit the pan bottom and place it inside; then spray the paper. Set aside.
  • Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg, molasses, sugar, and melted butter until thick. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients in 3 batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Beat for 1 minute after each addition to incorporate the ingredients and strengthen the cake's structure. Mix until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth down the top of the batter until even. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, combine the ingredients for the cranberries in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan, then slice it in wedges. Serve with the cranberries and whipped cream.

DRIED CHERRY CAKE



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Dried cherries are reconstituted with almond extract to give this cake recipe a delightful flavor that goes great with coffee.

Provided by Judy Taubert

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup chopped dried cherries
½ cup hot water
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 egg white
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, hot water, and almond extract: let stand 20 minutes. Drain cherries, and pat dry between layers of paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 cup white sugar. Add yogurt, eggs, and oil. Stir well. Fold in cherries. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 inch round cake pan.
  • Stir pecans and 1 tablespoon white sugar together. Sprinkle on top of batter in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 154.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE (WITH DRIED CHERRIES SOAKED IN BRANDY)



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I printed this from the Internet and it says that: "This cake first appeared in Better Homes and Gardens magazine." It is delicious and the tart cherries soaked in brandy give it a delicious taste.

Provided by EURrosa1

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried tart cherry, snipped
1/4 cup brandy (or orange juice)
5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
3 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine cherries and brandy and microwave uncovered on high 45 seconds; set aside. Combine chocolate and margarine/butter. Microwave on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds; set aside.
  • Beat eggs and sugar with electric mixer on high about 5 minutes, till thick and lemon colored. Beat in chocolate mixture, milk and vanilla. Beat in flour. Stir in undrained cherries and nuts.
  • Pour in 9 x 1" round baking pan; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes (45-50 to springform pan). Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
  • GLAZE: Combine chcolate with margarine/butter; microwave on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or till melted, strirring twice.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of Glaze evenly over top and sides of cake. Chill 10 minutes. Frost top and sides of glaze with remaining glaze. Chill till set. Let stand at room temperature 10/15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.3, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 179.9, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 53.2, Protein 8.1

GINGER SPICE CAKE



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I make this spice cake every year during the holidays. It has such lovely rich ginger flavor and dense texture, you can simply dust it with confectioners' sugar and call it done! To make it extra-special, top it with some fresh whipped cream and a drizzle of real maple syrup. -Christine Campbell, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Whipped cream and additional maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 9-in. round baking pan with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat butter, maple syrup and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, allspice, nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition (batter may appear curdled)., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; remove paper. Cool completely. If desired, serve with whipped cream and additional maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHERRY SPICE CAKE



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At least four generations of women in my family have been baking this Cherry Spice Cake. It's always my mom's pick for her birthday. I like to use cream cheese frosting, but when my mother was growing up, my grandma frosted the cake with butter cream.-Laurie Sanders, Manchester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons water
2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease and flour the pans and paper; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cherries and pecans., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with additional pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APRIL BLOOMFIELD'S GINGER CAKE



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A spicy British classic made with fresh and dried ginger, this cake is just right for teatime. The recipe comes from chef April Bloomfield's book "A Girl and Her Pig."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup unsulfured light molasses (not blackstrap)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup finely grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees with a rack set in the center. Generously butter an 8-inch round, 3-inch high springform pan. Line bottom with parchment paper and place on baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. In a small saucepan, stir together boiling water, molasses, and baking soda until molasses has completely dissolved.
  • Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Reduce speed to medium-low and add egg; mix until combined. Add grated ginger and mix to combine.
  • Add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the molasses mixture, scraping down sides as necessary. Batter will be very wet. Pour batter into prepared pan and transfer to oven. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly before removing ring from springform pan; serve warm.

CHERRY SPICE CAKE



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An elegant three layer cake that is moist and spicy and frosted with a delicious cream cheese frosting. This is a family favorite at Christmas in our household! I cut red and green candied cherries in half and decorate the top in a wreath pattern.

Provided by Barbara Pohozoff

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ cups canned cherry pie filling
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans. Place the cherry pie filling into the container of a food processor. Pulse until roughly chopped.
  • In a large bowl, mix butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Alternate stirring in the dry ingredients and cherry pie filling. Stir just until blended. Divide the batter evenly between the three pans.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pans on a wire rack. When the cakes have cooled enough to handle, tap them out of the pans and allow them to cool completely on the wire rack.
  • To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup butter, milk and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually mix in the sugar, stirring until smooth. Spread frosting between the layers and onto the sides and top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.1 calories, Carbohydrate 110.8 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 339.3 mg, Sugar 86.9 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pitted dried cherries
2 tablespoons cherry-flavored liqueur
8 tablespoons sweet butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a nine-inch tube pan.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa and baking soda and set aside. Place the cherries in a dish, stir in the cherry liqueur and set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing only enough to combine the ingredients.
  • Add the almond extract to the cherry mixture, then fold this mixture into the batter.
  • Spread the batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes in the pan, then remove from the pan and continue to cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To make sure your cake is moist, use buttermilk or yogurt in the batter. You can also add a little bit of melted butter or oil.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have dried cherries, you can use other dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots.

Conclusion:

This ginger spice cake with dried cherries is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful golden brown crust. The dried cherries add a tart and chewy texture that complements the sweetness of the cake perfectly. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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