DAVID LEBOVITZ'S FRESH GINGER CAKE
This deeply moist ginger cake is adapted from David Lebovitz, the former pastry chef at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Calif., who included the recipe in his cookbook, "Room for Dessert." It's the sort of cake that gets better - its flavors a bit more complex, its crumb a bit more tender - with time. It's also incredibly easy to make, and it doesn't require any special equipment - just a bowl, a saucepan, a whisk and a cake pan. Enjoy it with a cup of hot tea or a bit of bourbon (or both). We bet you won't leave a single crumb behind.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven. Heat to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with 3-inch sides, or a 9-inch springform pan, with a circle of fine parchment paper.
- Mix together the molasses, sugar and oil. In another bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Stir in baking soda, then mix hot water into molasses mixture. Stir in ginger.
- Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into batter. Add eggs, and continue mixing until everything is thoroughly combined. Pour the batter into prepared cake pan, and bake for about 1 hour, until top of cake springs back lightly when pressed or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. If the top of cake browns too quickly before cake is done, drape a piece of foil over it and continue baking.
- Cool cake for at least 30 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen it from pan. Invert cake onto a cooling rack, and peel off parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 504, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 279 milligrams, Sugar 45 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Chi Li
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the ginger and molasses give it such a unique flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Moore Dee
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake is so moist and flavorful. The ginger flavor is just right, and the cake is not too sweet. I love the way the crystallized ginger adds a little bit of crunch. This cake is a keeper!
Kingsley Kingmate
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The ginger flavor is perfect, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I love the way the crystallized ginger adds a little bit of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Lorraine Montambo
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake is so moist and flavorful. The ginger gives it a nice kick, and the molasses adds a lovely depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Michele crane
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the ginger and molasses give it such a unique flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Seras Williams
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake is so moist and flavorful. The ginger flavor is just right, and the cake is not too sweet. I love the way the crystallized ginger adds a little bit of crunch. This cake is a keeper!
Sunita Karki
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The ginger flavor is perfect, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I love the way the crystallized ginger adds a little bit of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Wai Ho Cheung
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake is so moist and flavorful. The ginger gives it a nice kick, and the molasses adds a lovely depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
MD Tafchir Islam
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the ginger and molasses give it such a unique flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Cap cut Video
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake is so moist and flavorful. The ginger flavor is just right, and the cake is not too sweet. I love the way the crystallized ginger adds a little bit of crunch. This cake is a keeper!
Tanesha Conner
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The ginger flavor is perfect, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I love the way the crystallized ginger adds a little bit of crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Nansubuga Doreen
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake is so moist and flavorful. The ginger gives it a nice kick, and the molasses adds a lovely depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lindokuhle Mavundla
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the ginger and molasses give it such a unique flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Opchiku7 Opchiku7
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly! It's so moist and flavorful. The ginger flavor is just right, and the cake is not too sweet. I love the way the crystallized ginger adds a little bit of crunch. This cake is a keeper!
Next generation2
[email protected]This is the best ginger cake I've ever had! The flavor is amazing, and the texture is so moist and fluffy. I love the way the ginger and cinnamon complement each other. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Profexa mwas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I decided to give this cake a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake is moist and fluffy, with a subtle ginger flavor. It's not too sweet, and the crumb is perfect. I would definitely make this cake again.
Trump One
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the ginger gives it a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make ginger cake.
Jalal Abbas
[email protected]This ginger cake is simply divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The ginger flavor is prominent but not overpowering, and the cake has a lovely golden color. I followed the recipe exactly and it turne