Nut-Free Ginger Slice
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Nut-Free Ginger Slice, a perfect treat for ginger lovers that combines a buttery, golden base with a zesty ginger frosting. This nut-free recipe is ideal for sharing at family gatherings or adding variety to your holiday baking. Made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, golden syrup, and ground ginger, it’s elevated with finely chopped crystallized ginger for bursts of sweet spice in every bite. Finished with a silky ginger-infused icing, this easy-to-follow recipe offers both sophistication and simplicity. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking, you’ll have 16 tantalizing squares ready to serve. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or as a midday pick-me-up, this nut-free dessert is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g All-purpose flour
- 100 g Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Ground ginger
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 100 g Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Golden syrup
- 50 g Caster sugar
- 50 g Crystallized ginger, finely chopped
- 150 g Icing sugar
- 1 tsp Ground ginger
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square baking tin with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, and baking powder. Mix well.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and golden syrup over low heat until just combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Pour the melted butter and syrup mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing well to form a smooth dough.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking tin using the back of a spoon or your fingers to ensure an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until just golden brown. Remove and allow to cool slightly in the tin.
While the base is cooling, prepare the ginger topping by combining icing sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger in a small bowl.
Gradually stir in the water until you have a smooth, spreadable icing.
Once the base is cooled, spread the icing evenly over the top using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle the finely chopped crystallized ginger over the icing, pressing down lightly with your fingers so that the pieces stick.
Allow the slice to set completely, then remove from the tin and slice into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.3 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 544 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 494.2 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 368.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 371 mg | 8% | |
*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.
