Hey food lovers! Welcome to Beyond the Bayou Blog, where Anne’s all set to treat you to some amazing flavors from around the globe. Today, get ready for a taste sensation straight from Thailand with our special ginger cake recipe! It’s going to be a delicious adventure you won’t want to miss, so let’s dive right in and enjoy every bite together!”
After a long day exploring Thai culture, I craved something sweet. Remembering a recipe I stumbled upon, I decided to whip up a ginger cake. Gathering ingredients, I mixed flour, sugar, and spices, filling my kitchen with cozy aromas.
Once baked to perfection, I served thick slices with a dollop of whipped cream and a side of fresh fruit salad. With each bite, the warm flavors transported me back to the bustling streets of Bangkok. It was a simple yet satisfying end to an adventurous day, reminding me of the joy found in both travel and homemade treats.
Alright, let’s dive into making these mouthwatering ginger cake and share the joy with your friends and family!
Here Are Some Tips for You!
- Get Precise with Measurements: Want perfect bakes every time? Invest in a kitchen scale for measuring dry ingredients. It’s like having a baking wizard on your side! If you don’t have one, no worries. Use the trusty spoon and sweep method instead.
- Oven Thermometer Magic: Ever wonder if your oven’s temperature is playing tricks on you? Get yourself an oven thermometer—they’re cheap and super accurate. Say goodbye to guessing games!
- Sweeten Things Up: Feel free to customize your cake with your favorite sweetener. Whether it’s brown sugar, molasses, or coconut sugar, the choice is yours! Adjust the amount to suit your sweet tooth.
- Preheat Like a Pro: Don’t skip preheating your oven. It’s like giving your cake a warm hug right from the start! Preheating activates the baking powder, so your cake rises to the occasion.
- Protect That Top: If your cake’s top is getting too toasty too soon, don’t panic. Just cover it loosely with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Your cake will thank you as it bakes to golden perfection.
What to Serve with Ginger Cake?
- Lemon Panna Cotta
- Lemon Drop Martini
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Mango Sticky Rice
- Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream
Ginger Cake Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Cake Pan
- Cooling Rack
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup All Purpose Flour 150 grams
- 1½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- ⅛ tsp Ground Cloves
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Honey 120 ml
- ½ cup Oil 120 ml
- 1 large Egg
- ½ cup Brown Sugar 100 grams packed, I used powdered jaggery
- ½ +¼ Water 180 ml
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C. Line and grease baking pan.
- Boil ½ cup water. Mix in honey and baking soda. Cool.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix oil, sugar, and egg in another bowl.
- Add half of dry mix, then all honey mix, then rest of dry mix.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 40-45 mins until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Runny Batter = Moist Cake: Your batter should be runny for a super moist and soft cake. That’s the secret sauce!
- Spice it Up (Or Not): The spices are totally up to you. Add more or less according to your taste buds. It’s your cake, after all!
- Oil or Melted Butter: You can use oil instead of melted butter. Both work like a charm!
- Mix with Care: Don’t go overboard with mixing your batter. Too much mixing can make your cake dense. Just a gentle mix will do.
- Brown Sugar Swap: No brown sugar? No problem! You can easily swap it for jaggery.
- Sweet Substitutions: If you’re out of honey, no worries! You can use treacle or golden syrup instead. They’ll do the trick just fine.
