This was another intensely delicious contender at DC: Herbs &
Spices. And not the first from David Lebovitz! I wonder if he would
like to come be our guest sometime...or at least our theme. Hmm,
something to consider. In the meantime, this ginger cake of his is so
simple and so fabulous, he says he's given it to so many people he
sometimes finds it on menus when he eats out. And yes, he
orders it.
Fresh Ginger Cake (print recipe)
Serves 10 to 12
4 ounces fresh ginger
1 cup mild molasses
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil, preferably peanut
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs, at room temperature
1. Position the oven rack in the center of the oven.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 by 3-inch round cake pan or a 9 1/2
inch springform pan with a circle of parchment paper.
2. Peel, slice, and chop the ginger very fine with a knife
(or use a grater). Mix together the molasses, sugar, and oil. In another
bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.
3. Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan, stir in the
baking soda, and then mix the hot water into the molasses mixture. Stir
in the ginger.
4. Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the batter. Add
the eggs, and continue mixing until everything is thoroughly combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 1 hour,
until the top of the cake springs back lightly when pressed or a
toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top of the
cake browns too quickly before the cake is done, drape a piece of foil
over it and continue baking.
5. Cool the cake for at least 30 minutes. Run a knife
around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Remove the cake
from the pan and peel off the
parchment paper.
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