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Maple Ginger Cake

Name: Maple Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.5 cup shortening; 0.66666668653488 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup real maple syrup; 0.66666668653488 cup sour cream; 2 eggs; 0.33333334326744 cup sour cream

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

Recipe by Carol

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

2 to 8 - inch round cakes

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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 eggs
⅓ cup sour cream

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake layer pans.
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.
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
8g	Fat
30g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 134mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 86mg	2%

* 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.