Recipe for Stem Ginger Cake

Stem ginger cake is a delicious and comforting dessert that can be enjoyed any time of year. The combination of the sweet cake and the spicy ginger is a match made in heaven. This recipe is easy to make and will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup chopped stem ginger
• 1/2 cup raisins

For the glaze:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped stem ginger

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat together the oil, sugar, eggs, molasses, and buttermilk until well combined.

4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the stem ginger and raisins.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. While the cake is baking, make the glaze. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and cream and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the chopped stem ginger and simmer for 5 minutes.

7. When the cake is done, remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the cake and let cool completely before serving.

Tips and Tricks

If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by combining 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

You can use either fresh or canned stem ginger for this recipe. If you are using canned, make sure to drain it before adding it to the batter.

For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of ground red pepper to the batter.

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