Moist, Spicy and Delicious Ginger Loaf Cake/Gingerbread | Quick and Easy Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

crystallized ginger

🥗Healthier: fresh ginger

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Fresh ginger can add moisture and flavor at a lower cost.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) fanbake.

Grease and line a loaf tin (27cm x 11cm) with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, baking soda, ground ginger, mixed spice, and ground cinnamon.

In another bowl, cream the butter and soft brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and mix well.

Incorporate the golden syrup and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.

If using, fold in the chopped crystallised ginger gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.

Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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