English High Tea Preserved Ginger Drizzle Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
English High Tea Preserved Ginger Drizzle Cake recipe for your high tea experience
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

200 g butter , at room temperature , plus a little extra for greasing
175 g light brown sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 tablespoon black treacle or 1 tablespoon molasses
150 ml milk
2 large eggs , beaten at room temperature
4 pieces preserved ginger in syrup , chopped
300 g self-raising flour , sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 lemon , juice of
225 g icing sugar
2 pieces preserved ginger in syrup
4 tablespoons ginger syrup ( from jar of stem ginger in syrup )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
574
Sugar
49g
Fat
27g
English High Tea Preserved Ginger Drizzle Cake is a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any special occasion, especially high tea. The cake is rich and moist with the delicate flavors of preserved ginger and a hint of lemony sweetness. The cake is easy to make, and it looks stunning when served with a pot of hot tea. The ginger gives the cake a slightly spicy flavor, and the tangy lemon icing adds a zing to it. This cake is perfect to make ahead and serve to your guests without any fuss. You could also set aside a piece or two for a sweet treat later in the day.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/gas 3. Grease and line a 900 g loaf tin with greaseproof paper.
2.In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and golden syrup until creamy.
3.Add the black treacle or molasses and beat again until well combined.
4.Gradually add the milk, eggs, and preserved ginger and mix well.
5.Sift in the flour, baking powder, ground ginger and grated ginger, and fold in.
6.Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
7.While the cake is still warm, mix together the lemon juice and icing sugar until smooth. Prick the cake all over with a fork and pour the icing over the top.
8.Chop the remaining pieces of preserved ginger and scatter over the icing. Drizzle the ginger syrup over the top.

PROS

The sweet and tangy flavors of the preserved ginger complement the rich and moist cake perfectly.

This cake is easy to make and perfect for any special occasion.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, making it a treat to be enjoyed in moderation.

The ginger flavor may be too strong or spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains ginger which is known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.
Ginger may also help to reduce nausea and lower blood sugar levels.

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