Maple Ginger Cake

Name: Maple Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 -8 inch round cakes
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ cup shortening; ⅔ cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup real maple syrup; ⅔ cup sour cream; 2 large eggs eggs; ⅓ cup sour cream

Rating: 4.59 stars

22 Ratings
18 Reviews
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This is a popular recipe along the eastern seaboard where maple syrup runs in March.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 -8 inch round cakes

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake layer pans.

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Step 2

Sift together into a bowl; cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Add the shortening, brown sugar, maple syrup, and 2/3 cup sour cream. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer set at medium speed. Beat in the eggs and 1/3 cup sour cream and mix for another 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake springs back lightly when touched. Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from pans and continue cooling.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

200 calories; protein 2.2g 4% DV; carbohydrates 30g 10% DV; fat 8.2g 13% DV; cholesterol 23.7mg 8% DV; sodium 133.5mg 5% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (18)

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BURNTSIANNA

07/07/2004

Great recipe! I would suggest using fresh ginger and adding some vanilla. Also I used whole wheat pastry flour for half of the flour butter instead of shortening and yogurt instead of sour cream. I added raisins for some more texture. For the frosting I made a cinammon whipped cream cheese frosting and sprinkled the top with crushed walnuts. I made the cake for a friend's birthday and everyone loved it. The ginger really adds something special. Read More

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Hudi

01/29/2016

The batter tasted delicious nice & spicy with my favourite maple syrup. But when I went to bake it the cake was still wobbly in the middle so I left it in the oven for another 5 minutes then I turned down the temp & left it in longer about 30 minutes more than the bake time suggested I went to take the cake out & the outside was totally dried out while the inside still hadn't baked all the way. I know it's not my oven. Read More

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22 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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BURNTSIANNA

07/07/2004

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PAROGIRL

09/02/2009

Wonderful cake. Moist and flavorful. I followed exactly except used a Bundt pan and baked for 45 minutes. Frosted with a maple-cream cheese frosting that I made very soft and sort of draped over the cake. Then I grated some hazelnuts and chocolate dust over the top - beautiful presentation! Thanks for the great recipe! OH. I used butter instead of shortening too. Read More

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David

11/27/2009

Very good cake! I baked this for my sister's birthday and it was very well received. I just used a basic powdered sugar/milk icing and there was more than one comment of 'best cake ever'. I also used softened butter instead of shortening. Read More

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andrea

02/15/2014

I changed shortening to butter but other than that kept the recipe the same wonderful!! Read More

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poparna

03/03/2010

Very yummy cake! Light textured and nice with a cup of tea or coffee. It's very sweet. Too bad maple syrup is expensive... Read More

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Momi

04/06/2009

The flavor of this cake is wonderful. I made this as a layer cake and it was quite an eyesore. The middle of the cakes did not rise so nicely and the edges got kind of tough. I am new at baking cakes from scratch.. maybe my baking powder and soda was tired maybe my maple syrup and eggs were too cold. I want to make this again. I used Sour Cream Frosting as a glaze and the flavors worked together nicely but since the frosting turned out to be a glaze it didn't hide my cake's defects. This cake is fantastic with coffee. Read More

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Elizabeth

01/23/2009

great cake!! i made it for my mum's birthday and everybody loved it! Read More

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jerseygrlnco

03/18/2007

I made this for an office thing and everyone really loved it. I did a basic vanilla glaze and everyone commented it was perfect for breakfast. Not too sweet but flavorful. Read More

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snow

02/04/2012

The cake was excellent!:) Although one flaw the cooking time was too long when I put the cake in for the recommended time it was overcooked. Read More

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Hudi

01/29/2016

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Nutritional Information

Maple Ginger Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Calories: 200.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 13 %

saturated fat: 15 %

cholesterol: 8 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 12 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate: 8 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 8 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 14 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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BURNTSIANNA

07/07/2004

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PAROGIRL

09/02/2009

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David

11/27/2009

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andrea

02/15/2014

I changed shortening to butter but other than that kept the recipe the same wonderful!!

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poparna

03/03/2010

Very yummy cake! Light textured and nice with a cup of tea or coffee. It's very sweet. Too bad maple syrup is expensive...

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Momi

04/06/2009

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Elizabeth

01/23/2009

great cake!! i made it for my mum's birthday and everybody loved it!

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jerseygrlnco

03/18/2007

I made this for an office thing and everyone really loved it. I did a basic vanilla glaze and everyone commented it was perfect for breakfast. Not too sweet but flavorful.

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snow