Description
Rustic Ginger Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich flavors of ginger, molasses, and spices to create a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) molasses
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the molasses until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve on a white plate, enjoying it with tea or coffee.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped crystallized ginger to the batter.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Rustic Ginger Butter Cake, Ginger Cake, Dessert Recipe