GINGERED "VERNOR'S" POUND CAKE

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Gingered

To anyone who grew up in Detroit, we all remember Vernor's Ginger Ale. This recipe brings back that crisp, refreshing "bubbles up your nose" taste of that magic elixer in a pound cake. (Note: I personally prefer to use the crystallized ginger mixed with the fresh grated ginger. This helps to bring back those memories of drinking...

Provided by Joann Wisniewski

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c butter (at room temperature)
5 eggs (at room temperature)
3 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3 c brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 Tbsp crystallized ginger (finely chopped)
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger
1 c milk
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Allow the butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan; set aside. In a bowl mix the flour and baking powder.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds. Gradually add brown sugar, beating 10 minutes or until very lighr and fluffy. Beat in the crystallized ginger, vanilla extract and fresh ginger until combined.
  • 3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each and scraping bowl frequently. Alternately add flour mixture, beating after each addition till just combined. Pour into prepared pan.
  • 4. Bake in 325 degree oven for 65 to 70 minutes until a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in cake pan for 15 minutes. Run knife around edge of pan and invert cake onto rack, remove pan. Invert cake right side up; cool. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

brianna roblox gamer
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This cake is delicious! The ginger gives it a really unique flavor that I love.


asifmukhtar ho gya kaam apna
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake came out really flat. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Faira
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.


Barbie Gibson
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved the flavor and texture.


Paul Eyo
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This cake was a little dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.


Rubi Acevedo
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the ginger gives it a really unique flavor.


sk8er
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, more airy pound cake.


Deutsche Zalmi
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pound cake he's ever had.


masum Sheikh
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The ginger flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


MAPP3R7
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover Vernors ginger ale. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Exelussive remix ba
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Kainat Javaid
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


Freddy Sekgobela
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


Charbel Aboumalham
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and I can't seem to get it right. The cake always comes out too dry.


Anthony Maguire
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dense and dry. Not sure what went wrong.


Mx kawsar
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This is the best pound cake I've ever had! The ginger gives it a really unique flavor that I love.


Hassan 100
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and flavorful, and the ginger adds a nice touch of spice.


Shafiullah Habibi
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This pound cake was a hit at my family reunion! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture. It was a perfect way to end a special day.