Triple ginger pound cake is a splendid combination of warm, inviting spices and a moist, dense crumb that is sure to delight your taste buds. With a trifecta of ginger flavors from fresh ginger, crystallized ginger, and ground ginger, this classic pound cake recipe takes on a whole new dimension of flavor. Whether you're looking for a special occasion treat or a cozy afternoon snack, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a memorable triple ginger pound cake that is both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious.
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TRIPLE-GINGER POUND CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. Sift flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and milk alternately into batter. Fold in crystallized ginger and grated ginger. Divide batter between prepared loaf pans.
- Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes. Cut around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely. (Can be prepared up to 1 month ahead. Double-wrap cakes with plastic; freeze.)
TRIPLE-GINGER POUND CAKE
Three forms of ginger lend a sweet-spicy taste to traditional pound cake.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food cake pan with baking spray with flour.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, gingerroot, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. On low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with milk. Fold in crystallized ginger until evenly mixed. Spread in pan.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g
TRIPLE GINGER POUND CAKE
Gold Medal® all-purpose flour provides a simple addition to this ginger pound cake served with a distinctive tea-flavored whipped cream - a great dessert!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. In medium bowl, mix flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar, the butter, gingerroot, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture alternately with milk. Fold in crystallized ginger until evenly mixed. Spread in pan.
- Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
- In chilled large bowl, beat all whipped cream ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Serve whipped cream with cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1/2 g
TRIPLE GINGER POUND CAKE
My Mother in law shared this recipe with me,I have not made it personally but she makes it often to rave reviews.
Provided by M G
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 12-cup tube pan or 2 9x5x3 inch loaf pans. Beat sugar,butter,ginger root,vanilla and eggs in a large bowl on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 5 minutes. Mix dry ingredients together. Beat into creamed mixture alternately with milk on low speed. Fold in crystallized ginger till evenly mixed. Spread in pan. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool 20 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Serve with Pineapple Cream. Beat whipping cream and sugar on high speed in a chilled bowl till stiff. Fold in pineapple.
TRIPLE-GINGER POUND CAKE
Spice up ordinary pound cake with the fresh taste of three kinds of ginger.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan or 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans. In medium bowl, mix flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, gingerroot, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk on low speed. Fold in candied or crystallized ginger until evenly mixed. Spread in pan.
- Bake fluted tube or angel food cake pan 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, loaf pans 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff. Fold in pineapple. Serve cake with pineapple cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg
Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ginger for the best flavor. Ground ginger or ginger powder will not give you the same results.
- Grate the ginger finely so that it distributes evenly throughout the cake.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy. This will help to create a moist and tender cake.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and airy.
- Fold in the grated ginger and crystallized ginger. Do not overmix the batter.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
Conclusion:
This triple ginger pound cake is a delicious and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh ginger, crystallized ginger, and ginger liqueur gives the cake a unique and unforgettable flavor. The cake is moist and tender, and the frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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