Recipe for Ginger and Date Cake
Ginger and date cake is a delicious and easy to make dessert that combines the flavors of two classic ingredients. This cake is a great addition to any dinner or special occasion, and can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. With its sweet and spicy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Beat in the dry ingredients until just blended. Fold in the dates and crystallized ginger.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Your ginger and date cake is now ready to serve. Enjoy!
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