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Ginger cakes


  • Author: Bryton Taylor; Food in Literature
  • Total Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup molasses or golden syrup
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 1/2 cups self-raising flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/175C.
  2. Cream the sugar and butter together, then add the molasses and water.
  3. Mix together before adding in the eggs.
  4. Finally, mix in the flour and spices.
  5. Stir well and pour into a greased bread pan and bake for 30 -40 minutes.

Notes

Loaf pan used: 23 x 12 x 7 cm
source: the dutch table.com

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins