Double-Ginger Sour Cream and Bundt Cake with Ginger-Infused Strawberries

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Double-Ginger Sour Cream and Bundt Cake with Ginger-Infused Strawberries
45 min.
14
365kcal

Suggestions

Indulge in the warm, spicy embrace of this Double-Ginger Sour Cream Bundt Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances rich flavors and moist texture. Infused with both ground and crystallized ginger, this cake offers a double dose of ginger’s signature zing, complemented by the creamy tang of sour cream that keeps every bite tender and luscious. The addition of fresh ginger slices in the accompanying strawberry topping elevates the experience, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and spicy notes that dance on your palate.

Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, this cake serves 14 and is ready in just 45 minutes, making it an impressive yet approachable treat for any home baker. The use of raw sugar in the Bundt pan adds a subtle caramelized crunch to the cake’s exterior, enhancing both texture and flavor. Meanwhile, the ginger-infused strawberries provide a fresh, vibrant contrast that brightens the dessert and adds a refreshing finish.

Vegetarian-friendly and thoughtfully crafted, this recipe combines pantry staples with fresh ingredients to create a memorable dessert that’s both comforting and sophisticated. Whether you’re a ginger lover or simply looking to try a unique twist on a classic Bundt cake, this recipe promises a delightful culinary adventure that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it with a sprinkle of mint for an elegant touch and enjoy the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and creaminess in every slice.

Ingredients

  • 2.3 cups flour 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cup candied ginger chopped
  • large egg yolk 
  • large eggs 
  • piece ginger fresh peeled very thinly sliced
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup sugar raw
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cream sour
  • cups strawberries fresh hulled halved
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.7 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven andpreheat to 350°F.
  2. Brush softened buttergenerously all over inside of 12-cup Bundtpan.
  3. Sprinkle raw sugar over butter in pan,tilting pan to coat completely.
  4. Whisk flour, ground ginger, bakingpowder, and salt in medium bowl. Usingelectric mixer, beat 1 cup butter in largebowl until smooth.
  5. Add 2 cups sugar; beaton medium-high speed until blended, about2 minutes.
  6. Add eggs 1 at a time, beatingwell after each addition. Beat in 1 egg yolkand vanilla, stopping to scrape down bowlas needed.
  7. Add flour mixture in 3 additionsalternately with sour cream in 2 additions,beating on low speed just until blendedafter each addition.
  8. Mix in crystallizedginger.
  9. Spread batter in pan, being carefulnot to dislodge raw sugar.
  10. Bake cake until top is light brown andtester inserted near center comes out witha few small crumbs attached, about 55minutes.
  11. Transfer to rack; cool in pan 15minutes. Gently tap bottom edge of pan onwork surface while rotating pan until cakeloosens.
  12. Place rack atop pan and invert cakeonto rack; remove pan. Cool completely.
  13. Combine first 4 ingredients in smallsaucepan. Bring to boil over medium-highheat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boiluntil mixture is reduced to scant 1 cup,about 4 minutes.
  14. Remove from heat; coolginger syrup to room temperature (do notstrain). DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 daysahead. Cover and chill.
  15. Place berries in medium bowl. Strainginger syrup.
  16. Pour over berries and toss.Cover; chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
  17. Cut cake into slices and place onplates. Spoon berries with syrup alongside.
  18. Sprinkle with mint, if desired, and serve.
  19. * Also called turbinado or demerara sugar;available at most supermarkets and atnatural foods stores.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein5.65%
Fat45.11%
Carbs49.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.86
Glycemic Load
18.1
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.188695617344%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.38mg
Petunidin
0.09mg
Delphinidin
0.26mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
20.45mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.56mg
Epigallocatechin
0.64mg
Epicatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.41mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.92mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.12kcal
18.26%
Fat:18.52g
28.49%
Saturated Fat:10.61g
66.32%
Carbohydrates:45.47g
15.16%
Net Carbohydrates:43.18g
15.7%
Sugar:26.61g
29.57%
Cholesterol:110.81mg
36.94%
Sodium:175.24mg
7.62%
Alcohol:0.2g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:5.22g
10.44%
Vitamin C:48.84mg
59.2%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.92%
Selenium:13.34µg
19.06%
Folate:66.74µg
16.69%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.25%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.67%
Vitamin A:612.29IU
12.25%
Phosphorus:104.66mg
10.47%
Iron:1.78mg
9.88%
Fiber:2.28g
9.13%
Calcium:81.96mg
8.2%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
7.99%
Potassium:206.4mg
5.9%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.82%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.24%
Magnesium:20.82mg
5.21%
Copper:0.09mg
4.63%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.41%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.96%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.76%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.55%
Vitamin K:3.31µg
3.15%
Source:Epicurious