Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting
45 min.
10
776kcal

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Indulge your senses with this delightful Ginger Cake adorned with Crystallized Ginger Frosting, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This vegetarian treat is not only rich in flavor but also presented beautifully, making it an impressive centerpiece for your table. With a warming blend of spices—cinnamon, cloves, and ginger—each bite offers a cozy, comforting experience reminiscent of festive gatherings and joyful celebrations.

What sets this cake apart is the addition of fresh cranberries and vibrant orange slices, which provide a delightful contrast to the rich, spiced cake. The moist texture, derived from the use of golden brown sugar and mild-flavored molasses, ensures every slice melts in your mouth. The crowning glory, a fluffy frosting made with chilled whipping cream and minced crystallized ginger, offers a sweet and spicy finish that leaves a lasting impression.

This cake is surprisingly simple to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, and serves up to 10 people, making it an excellent choice for gatherings with family and friends. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this Ginger Cake will satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a baking adventure that promises both comfort and joy!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour 
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 10 servings cranberries fresh
  • slices candied ginger 
  • tablespoons candied ginger minced
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar packed ()
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • cup blackstrap molasses light ()
  • slices cranberry-orange relish quartered
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup porter room temperature (beer)
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • cups whipping cream chilled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Sift first 6 ingredients into medium bowl; set aside. Using electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Beat in flour mixture alternately with stout in 3 additions each (mixture may look curdled). Beat just until smooth. Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth tops.
  3. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in plastic; let stand at room temperature.)
  4. Using electric mixer, beat cream and powdered sugar in large bowl until peaks form. Fold in minced crystallized ginger.
  5. Place 1 cake layer on platter.
  6. Spread 2 cups frosting over top. Top with second cake layer.
  7. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Arrange orange slices, ginger slices and cranberries on top. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Chill.
  8. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories776kcal
Protein3.5%
Fat52.13%
Carbs44.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.15
Glycemic Load
28.43
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.201304285423%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.46mg
Delphinidin
0.08mg
Peonidin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.38mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:775.83kcal
38.79%
Fat:45.52g
70.02%
Saturated Fat:28.47g
177.91%
Carbohydrates:87.18g
29.06%
Net Carbohydrates:85.96g
31.26%
Sugar:61.69g
68.54%
Cholesterol:166.69mg
55.56%
Sodium:393.01mg
17.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.87g
13.75%
Manganese:1.02mg
50.92%
Vitamin A:1676.06IU
33.52%
Selenium:22.64µg
32.35%
Magnesium:99.11mg
24.78%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.32%
Iron:3.62mg
20.1%
Potassium:660.59mg
18.87%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.69%
Folate:66.23µg
16.56%
Calcium:160.63mg
16.06%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.92%
Copper:0.25mg
12.3%
Vitamin B3:2.3mg
11.51%
Phosphorus:113.29mg
11.33%
Vitamin D:1.68µg
11.22%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.94%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.15%
Fiber:1.22g
4.86%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.48%
Vitamin K:4.32µg
4.11%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.03%
Vitamin C:1.33mg
1.61%
Source:Epicurious