Fresh Ginger Root Cake

You better like ginger for this one…I use an entire cup of freshly grated ginger, and that gingery spiciness is just spectacular. And let’s go ahead and call i good for you…the ginger is is great for your body and brain, and the dark molasses contains heme-iron which makes it easy for your body to absorb the iron. 

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5 from 7 votes

Fresh Ginger Root Cake

You better like ginger for this one...I use an entire cup of freshly grated ginger, and that gingery spiciness is just spectacular. And let's go ahead and call i good for you...the ginger is is great for your body and brain, and the dark molasses contains heme-iron which makes it easy for your body to absorb the iron. 

Prep Time15 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Candice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 1 egg room temperature
• 1 cup freshly grated ginger
• 4 tbsp butter melted in in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water

Instructions

• Butter and flour a 9x9 baking dish. Preheat oven to 350F.
• Sift your flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Mix your brown sugar, molasses, egg, and ginger in a large bowl. 
• Add your melted butter/water mixture into the wet ingredients.
• Stir in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
• Add the batter to your baking dish. Bake 30-35 minutes. It is ready when a toothpick comes out clean. 
• Let cool on a rack. Best if cooled overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 409mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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