Ginger cake is a classic British dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a soft and moist cake that is packed with flavor and is easy to make. This recipe is from Mary Berry, a well-known British cook and TV personality. Her ginger cake recipe is simple and delicious, and it can be enjoyed by everyone.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make Mary Berry's ginger cake recipe:
225g unsalted butter
225g dark muscovado sugar
225g black treacle
300ml milk
2 large eggs, beaten
325g self-raising flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Instructions
Follow these instructions to make Mary Berry's ginger cake recipe:
Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan)/180°C/gas 4. Grease and line a 23cm square cake tin.
Put the butter, sugar, and treacle into a large saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
Add the milk and eggs and whisk until well combined.
Sift the flour, ginger, cinnamon, and bicarbonate of soda into the saucepan and whisk again until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for Mary Berry's ginger cake recipe:
Calories: 377
Fat: 17g
Saturated fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Sugar: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 226mg
Conclusion
Mary Berry's ginger cake recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is soft and moist, and it is packed with flavor. You can enjoy it on its own, or you can serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Give this recipe a try and see how easy it is to make a classic British dessert.
