Best 2 Maple Ginger Cake Recipes

Maple ginger cake is a delightful and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the warmth of ginger. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a cozy afternoon snack to a special holiday gathering. With its moist, tender crumb and tantalizing aroma, maple ginger cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious, crowd-pleasing cake every time.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE GINGER CAKE

Maple Ginger Cake image

This is a popular recipe along the eastern seaboard where maple syrup runs in March.

Provided by Carol

Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup shortening
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup real maple syrup
⅔ cup sour cream
2 eggs
⅓ cup sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake layer pans.
Sift together into a bowl; cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Add the shortening, brown sugar, maple syrup, and 2/3 cup sour cream. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer set at medium speed. Beat in the eggs and 1/3 cup sour cream and mix for another 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake springs back lightly when touched. Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from pans and continue cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 133.5 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

PEAR AND GINGER CAKE WITH A MAPLE GLAZE FROM NEW ZEALAND

Pear and Ginger Cake With a Maple Glaze from New Zealand image

This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT8 - Australia/New Zealand. This recipe was found at Wattie's - Food in a Minute website. This cake sounds wonderful, another recipe that I will be trying, but I will be using maple syrup instead of the flavored syrup, I think it will taste much better.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

150 g butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, soft
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup milk
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ginger, ground
410 g pears, quartered, drained
2 teaspoons cornflour
1/2 cup maple syrup

Steps:

. Preheat oven to 180°C
Grease and line the base of a 22cm springform cake tin with baking paper.
Cream butter, brown sugar and Maple Syrup until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the beaten eggs a small amount at a time to avoid the mixture curdling.
Dissolve baking soda in the milk.
Sift flour, baking powder and ground ginger into the creamed mixture, alternately with the milk, mixing carefully until combined.
Spoon mixture into prepared tin and place the drained pear on top of the cake, placing them cut side down onto the mixture.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until cooked.
Place cake on a cooling rack for 15 minutes, then remove from the cake tin.
Brush the warm cake with the glaze. Serve warm with custard, cream or ice cream.
To make the glaze mix the cornflour with 1 tablespoon of cold water to form a paste.
Place the maple syrup into a saucepan, stir in the cornflour over a medium heat until thickened and boiling. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little before brushing onto the cake.

Tips:

Use fresh ginger. Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, and it will give your cake a more vibrant color.
Grate the ginger finely. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the cake and prevent it from clumping.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Maple ginger cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The maple glaze adds a touch of extra sweetness and richness. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.