Fresh Ginger Cake (Sara Moulton) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  2. Generously grease the bottom and sides of a ring mold pan and dust generously with flour.
  3. Pour the flour, baking soda, and salt in that order into a triple sifter. Sift onto a sheet of waxed paper and set aside. Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk just to combine the yolk and the white. Pour the molasses, corn syrup and water into a liquid cup measure and stir to combine. Place the butter in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer.
  4. With the paddle attachment, cream the butter on medium speed until it clings to the sides of the mixing bowl and has a satiny appearance. Add the sugar and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Continue to cream at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture is lighter in color and fluffy. Keeping the mixer at a medium speed, add the egg, a tablespoon at a time, to the butter mixture. Continue to cream, stopping the mixer and scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once. After about 1 or 2 minutes, when the mixture is light and fluffy and has increased in volume, remove the beater and bowl from the mixer. Scrape batter off the beater. Stir in the lemon zest and the grated ginger. Using a rubber spatula, stir in a quarter of the flour mixture. Then add 1/3 of the molasses mixture, stirring to blend together. Repeat, alternating dry and liquid ingredients and ending with the flour. Scrape the sides of the bowl often and mix until smooth after each addition.
  5. Pour the batter into the ring mold and spread it slightly higher toward the outer edge so it will bake more evenly. Bake for about 35 to 37 minutes, or until the sides begin to contract from the mold, the surface springs back slightly when lightly touched in the center and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Place the cake on a rack to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. With mitts, tilt and rotate the mold and gently tap it on the counter to see if the cake is releasing from the sides of the mold. If not, run a small metal spatula or the blade of a table knife around the outer edge to loosen the cake from the mold. Place an 8 inch wide strip of parchment paper, then a rack on the top of the cake, invert and carefully remove the ring mold. Cool completely.
  7. To make a pattern for decorating the cake, place a cooling rack on top of the cake. Pour the powdered sugar into a sieve and gently sprinkle the sugar evenly over the cake. Remove the top cooling rack and transfer cake to a serving platter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2277.3 Kcal (9535 kJ)
Calories from fat 873.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 97.08g 149%
Cholesterol 429.81mg 143%
Sodium 2182.24mg 91%
Potassium 4005.2mg 85%
Total Carbs 363.08g 121%
Sugars 360.64g 1443%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 7.75g 16%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 14.8mg 82%
Calcium 692.6mg 69%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 304.69 Kcal (1276 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.99g 149%
Cholesterol 57.51mg 143%
Sodium 291.97mg 91%
Potassium 535.87mg 85%
Total Carbs 48.58g 121%
Sugars 48.25g 1443%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 1.04g 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 38%
Iron 2mg 82%
Calcium 92.7mg 69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 53.6
    Points
  • 65
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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