Magic Ginger Cake is one of those wonderful recipes that reminds me why I love baking so much. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a warm, spiced cake that fills your kitchen with the most heavenly aroma.
What makes this cake truly special is how the butter, sugar, and syrup come together to create such a moist, tender crumb. The ginger and baking soda work their magic to give you that perfect rise and that deep, comforting spice that everyone loves.
I always serve this cake with a cup of tea when the grandchildren visit, and their faces light up the moment they taste it. It’s become our little tradition, and now they ask for it by name every time they come by.
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Magic Ginger Cake
Ingredients
- 500 g All-Purpose Flour
- 250 g Butter
- 250 g Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 tablespoon Syrup
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 500 ml Milk
Instructions
- Mix everything BUT NOT the milk.
- Heat the milk to just below boiling then pour over mixed ingredients.
- Mix well or until butter has melted (although I have left some whole bits in).
- Pour into a greased lamington tin
- Bake 45 minutes @ 180C.
- Serve with a dusting of icing sugar.
