Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cake is a soft, flavorful, spiced cake perfectly moist and a festive treat. Gingerbread Cake is an anytime snack that has the aroma of warm spices and tastes so delicious. A perfect easy snack cake recipe for the festive season. Gingerbread Cake is explained here with step by step pictures and video.

Ginger Bread Cake is so light and mildly spiced that you will love it. This cake is so soft as you can see in the pics, the texture was just wow. Spices work so perfectly in baked goodies especially cakes. This gingerbread cake is a perfectly holiday bake that is easy and quick to put together.

About Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread cake is a delicious and warmly spiced cake that is perfect for the holiday season. This cake can be made any time when you are looking for a flavorful treat. Gingerbread cake is known for its warm spiced flavors. The spices like ginger, cloves and cinnamon gives this cake a distinctive taste that’s both sweet and pleasantly spicy.

Gingerbread Cake is originally made with molasses but as it is hard to source it here I have used alternates that you can find easily. There are mixed stories of where gingerbread cake first originated from but in US it is one of the popular bakes during Christmas.

If you are not a fan of fruit cake or plum cake then this mildly spiced ginger cake is just for you. This recipe I have shared here comes out so moist and tasty. The combination of honey with brown sugar and butter gives a moist texture.

Gingerbread cake can be enjoyed in various forms – you can make a load cake or a simple cake or sheet cake, layered cake or even cupcakes. It can also be served with or without frosting, depending on personal preference.

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Gingerbread cake is a great choice to bake during holiday season as they are best for gatherings. The aroma of gingerbread baking in the oven makes it feel so warm and good.

Ingredients

• Flour – I have used all purpose flour or maida but have tried the same recipe with wheat flour too.
• Raising agent – Baking powder is used as a raising agent and baking soda is used to give the cake a perfect texture.
• Spices – Ginger powder, Cinnamon powder and clove powder is used here. You can also use all spice mix or cardamom powder too.
• Sweetener – I have used brown sugar and honey.
• Others – Egg is used here. Vanilla essence is added for flavor.

Gingerbread Cake Recipe Step by Step

Prepare cake tin

1.Lay a parchment paper in a 7 X 7 inch cake tin. Grease it with melted butter all over the tin including the sides.

2.Cake tin is prepared and ready, Set it aside. You can even sprinkle flour over it. Preheat oven at 176 DEG C for 10 mins.

Wet Ingredients

3.Add 1/2 cup hot water along with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk it well until sugar dissolves completely.

4.Add 1/3 cup melted butter. Beat 1 egg well and add it.

5.Whisk it well and set it aside.

Dry Ingredients

6.To a mixing bowl add 1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add 1 teaspoon ginger powder, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder and 1/2 teaspoon clove powder.

7.Whisk well for even mixing.

Adding wet to dry

8.Add the prepared wet ingredient mixture to it.

9.Whisk it gently.

10.Whisk until no lumps are formed.

Gingerbread cake batter

11.Give a quick mix with a spatula. The batter will be watery.

12.Transfer the batter into the cake tin.

13.Tap it gently to remove air bubbles if any.

Baking Gingerbread Cake

14.Bake in preheated oven at 176 deg C for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

15.Cool down completely. Scrap the sides using a knife.

16.Invert and demold. Sprinkle icing sugar or powdered sugar on top.

17.Cut into squares.

18.Top it with frosting of your choice and enjoy. I topped it with shipped cream and sprinkled cinnamon powder.

Enjoy it warm with a dollop of whipped cream as topping!

Enjoy warm gingerbread cake with a topping of your choice!

Expert Tips

• I used honey but you can replace it with molasses or thick jaggery syrup. You can even golden syrup instead.
• The cake is very soft and slightly moist. Make sure to cool down the cake completely then slice.
• The batter will be runny so do not panic. It will be perfect after baking.
• I used a 7 X 7 inch cake tin and got 9 big squares.
• The color of the cake depends on the color of the honey and brown sugar used.

Serving & Storage Suggestion

Gingerbread cake is a great choice to have it during snack time or tea time. This cake keeps well for 2 days in room temperature when stored in clean air tight container. You can store in fridge and extend the shelf life for 2 more days.

FAQS

1.What is gingerbread cake made of?

Gingerbread cake is made using flour, raising agents, warm spices like cinnamon powder, ginger powder, clove powder along with honey,sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract.

2.Why is it called gingerbread?

The term gingerbread refers to ‘preserved ginger’ which is a confection made with honey and spices.

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Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cake is a flavourful, soft cake made by flavouring the flour with ginger powder, cinnamon & nutmeg powder & blend with butter and baking it. Gingerbread Cake is an anytime snack that is healthy too. Gingerbread Cookies are simple to make & could be baked in minutes.

Course Baking

Cuisine American, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican

Keyword all purpose flour recipes, Baking, baking recipes, butter recipes, cake, Cake Recipes, christmas recipes, egg recipes, Festival, maida recipes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 15 cakes

Calories 83kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups flour
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves powder

Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 egg at room temperature

Topping

• 2 tablespoon or as needed to dust icing sugar or powdered sugar
• frosting or whipped cream

Instructions

• Lay a parchment paper in a 7 X 7 inch cake tin. Grease it with melted butter all over the tin including the sides.
• Cake tin is prepared and ready, Set it aside. You can even sprinkle flour over it. Preheat oven at 176 DEG C for 10 mins.
• Add 1/2 cup hot water along with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk it well until sugar dissolves completely.
• Add 1/3 cup melted butter. Beat 1 egg well and add it.
• Whisk it well and set it aside.
• To a mixing bowl add 1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add 1 teaspoon ginger powder, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder and 1/2 teaspoon clove powder.
• Whisk well for even mixing.
• Add the prepared wet ingredient mixture to it.
• Whisk it gently.
• Whisk until no lumps are formed.
• Give a quick mix with a spatula. The batter will be watery.
• Transfer the batter into the cake tin.
• Tap it gently to remove air bubbles if any.
• Bake in preheated oven at 176 deg C for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Cool down completely. Scrap the sides using a knife.
• Invert and demold. Sprinkle icing sugar or powdered sugar on top.
• Cut into squares.
• Top it with frosting of your choice and enjoy. I topped it with shipped cream and sprinkled cinnamon powder.

Notes

• I used honey but you can replace it with molasses or thick jaggery syrup. You can even golden syrup instead.
• The cake is very soft and slightly moist. Make sure to cool down the cake completely then slice.
• The batter will be runny so do not panic. It will be perfect after baking.
• I used a 7 X 7 inch cake tin and got 9 big squares.
• The color of the cake depends on the color of the honey and brown sugar used.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Orange Juice Recipe

Orange Juice is a refreshing drink made by blending oranges with sugar or without sugar. Nothing can beat a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Orange Juice Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.

I feel like having some simple juices especially during summer and Citrus juices tops the priority. This fresh orange juice is so refreshing after a tiring day. Orange Juice aids in glowing skin & keeps us cool. I loved the bright orange color and the taste too, oranges give a nice tanginess to the juice so don’t miss to try this juice.

About Orange Juice

Orange juice is a great juice made by extracting the juice from oranges and adding sugar to it. Orange Juice is one of the popular juices that is a widely consumed and versatile drink that can have many variations.

Orange Juice be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in various recipes. Enjoying fresh juices as such not only tastes delicious but has the full goodness of the fruit. This way we can attain most nutrients from the fruit as each sip of orange juice is packed with nutrients rich in vitamin C and fiber.

Orange Juice is so versatile – You can make it thick without adding water if you prefer or add ice cubes to make it runny. Add sugar or any sweetener if you prefer else just skip it and enjoy the whole goodness of oranges.

Orange juice is a good source of vitamin C helps to build immunity, aids in skin glow and overall well-being. Orange juice is known for its refreshing taste and can be made with a lot of variations.

Oranges comes in several different varieties, including blood orange, tangerine, valencia orange, clementine, and navel oranges. Sore bought packed orange juice loses its nutrients as it is not fresh also added with added colors and preservatives.

This juice is best to quench your thirst. Homemade orange juice is the best and cannot be compared with bottled drinks that is easily available in shops. The choice of oranges can be based on the availability in your location or your personal likes and taste. Navel oranges are best suited for juicing option.

Orange Juice Recipes

I have shared 2 orange juice recipes here however there are a lot more variations you can try – suggestions given in expert tips section.

• Orange Juice – This is freshly squeezed orange juice even without the addition of sugar.
• Carrot Orange Juice – This has the goodness of oranges and carrots along with lemon.

Orange Juice – 2 ways

I have shared 2 methods of making orange juice

• Without using mixer – This is the most common method used by everyone. You just need a manual juicer to extract juice. Just slice an orange into half and start squeezing to extract juice from it.
• Using mixer – Collect the orange pulp, discarding the seeds. Add to a mixer jar along with sugar or without sugar then blend it just few times. Pour to a strainer and press to extract juice completely.

Orange Juice Recipe Step by Step

Without using mixer

1.First take 2 oranges that is ripe. Rub it few times – this is for the juice to be extracted well.

2.Slice each orange into half.

3.Take a manual juicer, I use a steel juicer which has sharp edges which extracts juice well and easily.

4.Place one half of the orange and start pressing and rotating to squeeze the juice. If you don’t have this manual juicer – just half the oranges, remove the seeds using the knife then start squeezing the orange in a bowl.

5.Squeeze until the juice is completely extracted.

6.If you like pulpy orange juice you can add some of the collected pulp to the juice from here.

7.Discard the seeds, at the bottom the juice will be collected.

8.Fresh orange juice is ready!

Using mixer

9.First trim the edges of the orange.

10.Cut in the center.

11.Cut open like this. Remove the seeds.

12.Collect the pulp alone and add to a mixer jar. I added pulp from 2 oranges.

13.Add 2 teaspoon sugar to it. This is purely optional skip if you do not want to add sugar.

14.Blend it few times in intervals, do not blend more else it will turn bitter. Now pour the juice to a strainer.

15.Press with a spoon to extract the juice completely.

16.Press and extract the juice completely. Discard the remains.

17.Orange juice is ready!

18.Pour into serving glass and enjoy!

Add ice cubes if you like to have chilled orange juice!

Carrot Orange Juice Recipe

Carrot Orange Juice is a punchy refreshing drink made by blending carrots, orange & ice cubes with a zing of lemon juice. Carrot Orange Juice is healthy, easy to make and beats the heat of the summer. Carrot Orange Juice is liked by kids and nourishes them too!

Carrot Orange Juice Recipe Step by Step

1. Wash carrots, peel off the skin and trim the edges.Now chop them into bite sized pieces.Peel off the skin of oranges, remove the white fiber part and take only the pulp.In a mixer – add carrots, orange, sugar and ice cubes and blend it well till smooth.Strain in a metal strainer.
   
2. Press it with a spoon to get the juice completely.Then add lemon juice.Serve immediately.
   

Serve chilled.

Expert Tips

• Choose oranges that are fresh, sweet and ripe to avoid sugar.
• You can also add juice from 1 small lemon for a lemony orange juice.
• Add a small piece ginger while blending for a unique flavor.
• Add warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg etc for a different flavor.
• You can even add carrots for a more tasty juice.
• Do not blend oranges for more time as it might turn bitter. Just blend for few seconds in intervals.
• Keep the oranges in fridge before extracting juice to have chilled orange juice without adding ice cubes.
• Always remove the seeds the white fiber part before adding to mixer.

Serving & Storing Suggestion

You can serve it as such or with few ice cubes. Fruit juices are best when consumed fresh so I would not recommend storing it.

Orange juice keeps well in room temperature 6-8 hours and in fridge for 2 days. You can pour the juice in mold, freeze it and make popsicle too.

FAQS

1.Can I store orange juice?

Orange Juice is best when consumed fresh or within a day. However you can store it for 2 days in fridge in a clean container preferably glass bottle fitted with a lid.

2.What are the healthy sweeteners that I can add to orange juice?

You can add honey or cane sugar or brown sugar for a healthy alternate to white sugar. You can even add jaggery powder or jaggery syrup.

3.What are the other flavors I can add to my orange juice?

You can add a small piece of ginger while blending or add spices like cloves, nutmeg,cinnamon etc all these go well with orange juice.

If you have any more questions about this Orange Juice Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook,  Pinterest, Youtube and Twitter .

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Orange Juice Recipe

Orange Juice is a refreshing drink made by blending oranges with sugar or without sugar. Nothing can beat a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Orange Juice Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, French, Indian, Italian

Keyword 30 mins recipes, drink recipes, fruit recipes, Healthy tea time drink, Nutritional Beverage, Nutritional Drink

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cups

Calories 187kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

Orange Juice Recipe

• 4 oranges
• 2 teaspoon sugar

Carrot Orange Juice Recipe

• 2 small carrots
• 2 oranges
• 1 small lemon
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ice cubes as needed

Instructions

Orange Juice

• First take 2 oranges that is ripe. Rub it few times – this is for the juice to be extracted well.
• Slice each orange into half.
• Take a manual juicer, I use a steel juicer which has sharp edges which extracts juice well and easily.
• Place one half of the orange and start pressing and rotating to squeeze the juice. If you don't have this manual juicer – just half the oranges, remove the seeds using the knife then start squeezing the orange in a bowl.
• Squeeze until the juice is completely extracted.
• If you like pulpy orange juice you can add some of the collected pulp to the juice from here.Discard the seeds, at the bottom the juice will be collected.
• Fresh orange juice is ready!
• First trim the edges of the orange.
• Cut in the center.
• Cut open like this. Remove the seeds.
• Collect the pulp alone and add to a mixer jar. I added pulp from 2 oranges.
• Add 2 teaspoon sugar to it. This is purely optional skip if you do not want to add sugar.
• Blend it few times in intervals, do not blend more else it will turn bitter. Now pour the juice to a strainer.
• Press with a spoon to extract the juice completely.
• Press and extract the juice completely.
• Orange juice is ready!
• Pour into serving glass and enjoy!
• Add ice cubes if you like to have chilled orange juice!

Carrot Orange Juice

• Wash carrots, peel off the skin and trim the edges.Now chop them into bite sized pieces.Peel off the skin of oranges, remove the white fiber part and take only the pulp.In a mixer – add carrots, orange, sugar and icecubes and blend it well till smooth.Strain in a metal strainer.
• Press it with a spoon to get the juice completely.Then add lemon juice.Serve immediately.
• Serve chilled.

Notes

• Choose oranges that are fresh, sweet and ripe to avoid sugar.
• You can also add juice from 1 small lemon for a lemony orange juice.
• Add a small piece ginger while blending for a unique flavor.
• Add warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg etc for a different flavor.
• You can even add carrots for a more tasty juice.
• Do not blend oranges for more time as it might turn bitter. Just blend for few seconds in intervals.
• Keep the oranges in fridge before extracting juice to have chilled orange juice without adding ice cubes.
• Always remove the seeds the white fiber part before adding to mixer.

Nutrition

Serving: 200ml | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 168mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg

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