Triple-Ginger Pound Cake

Health score
1%
Triple-Ginger Pound Cake
155 min.
24
352kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Triple-Ginger Pound Cake, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This cake is a harmonious blend of flavors, featuring not just one, but three types of ginger: ground ginger, fresh grated gingerroot, and finely chopped crystallized ginger. Each bite offers a warm, spicy kick that perfectly complements the rich, buttery texture of the pound cake.

With a preparation time of just over two and a half hours, this cake is well worth the wait. It serves 24 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, family gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. The cake is beautifully moist, thanks to the addition of milk and the careful mixing of ingredients, ensuring a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.

To elevate this already scrumptious dessert, we pair it with a luscious pineapple cream made from whipped cream and crushed pineapple, adding a refreshing contrast to the warm spices of the cake. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible, making this Triple-Ginger Pound Cake a must-try for any dessert lover. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to bring joy and satisfaction to your table.

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 2.8 cups granulated sugar 
  • 1.3 cups butter softened
  • tablespoon ginger grated
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cup evaporated milk 
  • 0.5 cup candied ginger finely chopped
  • cups whipping cream 
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 20 oz pineapple crushed drained well canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan or 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans. In medium bowl, mix flour, ground ginger, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  2. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, gingerroot, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk on low speed. Fold in candied or crystallized ginger until evenly mixed.
  3. Spread in pan.
  4. Bake fluted tube or angel food cake pan 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, loaf pans 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed until stiff. Fold in pineapple.
  6. Serve cake with pineapple cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories352kcal
Protein4.79%
Fat46.73%
Carbs48.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.5
Glycemic Load
24.67
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.6695652785509%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:352.32kcal
17.62%
Fat:18.6g
28.62%
Saturated Fat:7.34g
45.85%
Carbohydrates:43.42g
14.47%
Net Carbohydrates:42.66g
15.51%
Sugar:30.84g
34.27%
Cholesterol:59.56mg
19.85%
Sodium:184.21mg
8.01%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:4.29g
8.59%
Vitamin A:800.91IU
16.02%
Selenium:9.28µg
13.26%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.99%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.71%
Folate:35.89µg
8.97%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.38%
Phosphorus:76.26mg
7.63%
Calcium:65.6mg
6.56%
Iron:1.06mg
5.87%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.26%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.51%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.41%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.38%
Potassium:118.45mg
3.38%
Magnesium:12.89mg
3.22%
Vitamin C:2.58mg
3.13%
Copper:0.06mg
3.08%
Fiber:0.76g
3.03%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.75%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.6%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.37%