Ginger Cake with Raisin Sauce
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this Ginger Cake with Raisin Sauce is the perfect dessert for cozy gatherings or after-dinner indulgence. The moist and tender cake, infused with aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, is brought to life with rich molasses and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. What sets this recipe apart is the luscious raisin sauce, simmered to perfection with plump raisins, a touch of tangy lemon juice, and just the right amount of sweetness for a beautifully balanced topping. Ready in just one hour, this homemade treat pairs effortlessly with a cup of tea or coffee and is sure to be a hit for cool-weather entertaining. Try this irresistible ginger cake recipe for a delightful blend of nostalgia and bold flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 0.75 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.25 cups Water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, and beat until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the boiling water, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. The batter will be thin.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
For the raisin sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and the raisins plump up, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
Serve the ginger cake warm or at room temperature with the raisin sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 2106 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 619.4 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 404.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 3780 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
