Best Nova Scotia Ginger Cake Recipes

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GINGER CAKE WITH RUM SAUCE ( TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA)



Ginger Cake with Rum Sauce ( Taste of Nova Scotia) image

Categories     Egg     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup black strap molasses
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons minced ginger root
1/2 cup finely diced crystalized ginger
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup Blackstrap Rum ( Ironworks)

Steps:

  • Butter & flour a 10 inch Bundt pan, set aside
  • In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients except sugar and ginger root.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together sugar, oil , molasses, eggs, water and ginger root.
  • Stir flour mixture into molasses mixture one third at a time.
  • Stir in crystalized ginger & pour into Bundt pan.
  • Baked in 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on rack for 30 min.
  • Remove from pan; let cool completely on rack. Serve with Rum Sauce.
  • In small saucepan bring the brown sugar, whipping cream and butter to a boil and keep it at a boil for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Rum & vanilla. Cool slightly and pour over warm cake.

NOVA SCOTIA GINGER CAKE



Nova Scotia Ginger Cake image

Make and share this Nova Scotia Ginger Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by awthewind

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Cream together butter, shortening and sugar.
  • Add egg and molasses, mix until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
  • Add hot water and beat until smooth.
  • Pour into a prepared 9x9 baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 597.8, Carbohydrate 99.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 48, Protein 6.6

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