Scottish Ginger Cake

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Even if you don't understand what a Scottish person says, you will understand why this scrumptious cake is bound to be one of your favorites!

1 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 1 hours

369 calories per serving view nutrition facts

10 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	cups	flour, all-purpose
1/2	teaspoon	salt
2	teaspoons	baking soda
1	tablespoon	ginger	ground
1/3	cup	golden raisins
1/3	cup	mixed candied peel	chopped
1/3	cup	candied ginger	chopped
3/4	cups	molasses
3/4	cups	butter
1/3	cup	brown sugar	packed
3	large	eggs	beaten
2-3	tablespoons	milk

Directions

A rich cake, this improves with keeping in an airtight tin. Very nice served with tea.

Preheat oven to 325F (165C). Generously grease an 8 inch square baking pan; set aside. Sift flour, salt, baking soda and ground ginger into a large bowl. Stir in raisins (plump them in some sherry or water before using), candied peel and cystallized ginger; set aside.

In a medium-size saucepan, combine molasses, butter and brown sugar. Stir over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs and milk. Make a well in center of reserved dry ingredients. Pour in molasses mixture and beat thoroughly. Pour into cake pan.

Bake 1 1/4 hours, or until top springs back when lightly touched with finger. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Makes 8 to 12 servings.

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try spreading butter on a slice.....hmmm
over 8 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 104g

Amount per Serving

Calories 369 38% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.0g	24%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	47%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 358mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 52.0g	17%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 17.0g
Protein 6.0g	12%

Vitamin A	10%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	8%		Iron	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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