MARMALADE-GINGER CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Low Sodium

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick butter, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar (or more, to taste - but wait until after the marmalade and ginger are added since they both contain sugar)
1 tablespoon vanilla
Approx. 1 cup orange marmalade (or more, to taste)
2-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 pound diced crystallized ginger
Glaze (optional): powdered (ground) ginger, sugar, and hot water. The mixture should be thick and syrupy. Taste to check that you have reached the desired ratio of sweetness vs. spiciness.

Steps:

  • Butter and flour a 7-by-9-inch (or 8-inch square) baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a 1-quart bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla; mix until creamy. Add the marmalade and mix until blended. In a larger bowl (2 quarts or more), mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Pour in the marmalade mixture and mix until just blended. Add the diced ginger and mix again until just blended. Taste to make sure you have the flavor balance that you desire. (HINT: Feel free to add the zest from one orange and/or a teaspoon of powdered ginger to the batter, depending on which side of the balance you favor; or you can add more of both for a more intense flavor. If you add more marmalade, however, you might need to add more flour to keep the cake from turning out soggy.) Scrape the batter into the baking dish and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Paint with the glaze while the cake is still hot, then allow it to cool before turning it out onto a serving platter. Delicious with whipped cream (add a pinch or two of powdered ginger and/or a splash of rum to the whipped cream if you like).

Tiisetso Lekwene
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Emma Wardle
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


robert masasu
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My new favorite cake! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Hamburgerkop
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Not a fan of ginger, but this cake was surprisingly good. The orange flavor really balances out the ginger.


Brinlee Eberhart
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of orange and ginger.


Shahith Luzifar
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Easy, delicious, and a hit with my guests. Will definitely be making it again.


farhan hira
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts with chopped dried cranberries. It turned out great!


Sony Mahtani
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This cake is a perfect balance of flavors. The orange and ginger really shine through.


Mer Poek
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My family loved this cake. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Tshepiso Thulare
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness.


Ayoade Seun
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Perfect cake for a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea.


Sef Ramirez
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My friends loved it.


Mafia Malik
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This cake is a keeper! Will definitely be making it again.


Malik Mudasir
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I used homemade marmalade and it gave the cake an extra burst of flavor. Highly recommend!


sushil lamichane
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Not too sweet, not too spicy. Just perfect!


Gbemisola Oshipitan
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This recipe brought back memories of my childhood. My grandmother used to make a similar cake, and the smell of ginger and orange always filled the house.


Sarkar King
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Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out amazing!


Auriana Vegee
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I've never been a fan of ginger, but this cake changed my mind. The hint of ginger is subtle and perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the marmalade.


Bogdan Hrynniuk
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Wow, this cake was a hit at my afternoon tea party! It disappeared in minutes.


Bipasha Akter
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This marmalade ginger cake is an absolute delight! The flavors of orange and ginger complement each other perfectly, and the texture is moist and fluffy.