Woodlawn Ginger Cakes
Delight your taste buds with the warm, spiced flavors of Woodlawn Ginger Cakes—a timeless treat that brings old-fashioned comfort to your table. These tender, molasses-sweetened cakes are infused with a fragrant blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a bakery-style aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake to perfection. With a moist crumb made possible by rich buttermilk and a quick 15-minute prep time, these easy-to-make cakes are ideal for any occasion, from cozy tea time to festive holiday gatherings. Serve them plain for a simple indulgence or add a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch. Perfect for fans of spiced desserts, this ginger cake recipe is a must-try for anyone craving the essence of homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 120 ml molasses
- 1 large egg
- 220 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 ml buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 12-slot muffin pan or line it with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Mix in the molasses and the egg, beating well until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
Let the ginger cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.3 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 488 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 2763 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 450.8 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 278.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2904 mg | 62% | |
*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.
