Lemon-Ginger Drenched Cake

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Lemon-Ginger Drenched Cake Recipe

This Lemon-Ginger Drenched Cake is a delightfully zesty and moist cake that your whole family will love. The tart lemon glaze and the zing of ginger combine perfectly to give a depth of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. This is a great dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just blended.
  5. Stir in the ginger root and lemon peel. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  7. In a small saucepan, heat the lemon juice, corn syrup, and remaining 1 tablespoon grated ginger over medium heat until bubbly. Brush the hot glaze over the warm cake. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.