FRESH GINGER CAKE FROM DAVID LEBOVITZ

FRESH GINGER CAKE FROM DAVID LEBOVITZ image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (250ml) mild-flavored molasses
1 cup (200g) sugar
1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups (350g) flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup (250ml) water
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 ounces (115g) fresh ginger, peeled and minced (you can use a food processor)
2 large eggs, at room temperature

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (22-23cm) cake pan. (If using a springform pan, wrap the bottom well with foil, in case of leaks.) In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses, sugar, and oil. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and spices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda, then whisk it into the molasses mixture along with the chopped ginger. Gradually sift the flour mixture over the wet ingredients, whisking to combine. Whisk in the eggs thoroughly. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cent