Caramel Ginger Cake
A delightful fusion of rich caramel and warm ginger resulting in a moist cake topped with velvety caramel frosting.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
Cake batter
- 300 g unsalted butter Rich and creamy butter for a moist cake.
- 300 g light or dark brown soft sugar Adds caramel-like flavor.
- 300 g golden syrup Creates moisture and sweetness.
- 300 g black treacle Adds depth of flavor.
- 600 g self-raising flour Ensures cake rises beautifully.
- 4 tsp ground ginger Provides spice and warmth.
- 4 medium eggs Binds the ingredients.
- 400 ml whole milk Creates a moist crumb.
Buttercream frosting
- 400 g unsalted butter (room temp) Essential for the buttercream.
- 800 g icing sugar Sweetens the buttercream.
- 50 g caramel Enhances caramel flavor.
- 1 tsp ground ginger Reinforces the flavor.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds depth to frosting.
Decoration
- 100 g caramel For drizzling on top.
- sprinkles For visual appeal.
- biscuit crumbs Adds texture and crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (160 degrees fan) and line three 8-inch (20 cm) cake tins with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, gently heat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, golden syrup, and black treacle together over low heat until smooth, then let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour and ground ginger.
Mixing
- Pour the cooled buttery mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Crack in the eggs and pour in the milk, stirring until the batter is smooth.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared tins.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat the room temperature unsalted butter until soft, then gradually incorporate icing sugar, ground ginger, caramel, and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
Assembly
- Pipe a third of the buttercream onto the first cake layer, add the second layer, and repeat until all layers are stacked.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with biscuit crumbs, and add colorful sprinkles for decoration.
Notes
To achieve a creamy butter and sugar mix, ensure they are well combined before adding syrups. For a crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or more ginger. Bento-style presentation can enhance visual appeal, or use edible flowers for sophistication.