Hi Sally, thank you for the video, absolutely enjoy your personality! You are very calming. Just a question, Can I do a 1:1 substitution with gluten-free flour, almond milk and maple syrup instead?
I’ve made this three times now! The latest one I added the zest of an orange to the syrup at the start of the boil. Took the cake “to another level” as they say. Next time will probably try a little zest in the cake mix as well.
Thank you for this recipe! We used to have the McVities version all the time when I was younger. I made this cake this evening and my mam (who's not a big cake eater) had a taste and then ate two slices in one go!
Caster sugar is finer than regular Powdered sugar is well in powder form but it also has extra constancy to prevent clumping Refined sugar is the same as regular I normally use regular sugar in recipes that call for it but also in recipes that call for caster as they are so similar And powdered sugar is used in icing and American butter cream Hope this helps!
Here are more specific descriptions: Coarseness (for coarsest to finest) -Demerara sugar/muscovado sugar -brown sugar, light or dark -granulated sugar, or regular refined sugar -caster sugar (British) /superfine sugar (American) -icing sugar/confectioners sugar/powdered sugar Flavour profile: Demerara, muscovado, and brown sugar = molasse-y, caramel-y flavour and makes things chewy Granulated/caster/icing sugar = flavourless and helps things spread Use of sugars: demerara, muscovado, brown = generally used in spiced baked goods or streusel toppings granulated/caster = used in regular baked goods and as a common sweetener icing = used in macarons or icings Ingredients: light brown sugar = white sugar + a little molasses dark brown sugar = white sugar + a lot of molasses icing sugar = white sugar ground finer + cornstarch Hope this helps :)
As Sally puts in the ingredients one by one, I’m like I must make this! But then she starts putting ingredients that I can’t find here. My oh my Sally I want it badly 😭
Black Treacle and golden syrup (or light treacle)are 2 different sugar products. Treacle is molasses. Golden syrup is a bit tricker, honey or corn syrup can be used but they impart their own unique flavour. Another option is to find a British / Irish food shop in your city or town and get it there or order from your nearest online.
I made this on the weekend and it turned out so well! I'm in Canada so I used molasses, and I couldn't find golden syrup anywhere but found a recipe online and made my own. I also baked my loaf at 325F for 60 minutes and it was done (any longer and it would have been overdone). Hope these tips help others out there!
Hi Sally!! 1st can I say what an amazing job you are doing! Get it girl 😘 2nd do you think you would be able to put some chunks of crystallized ginger into the cake batter? Xxx
@@mindfulbaking and dust them in some of the flour before mixing in, this helps them not sink. Crystallised ginger in ginger loaf is very decadent but really yum!
I got really, really close to my iPad while I was watching this and I think I could actually smell the ginger. It was glorious. Then my roommate walked in and I did had to try to explain why I was trying to snort my iPad. I don’t think she understood how much I really wanted to smell that cake because she went over to the other side of the room, grabbed her iPad from its stand, and slowly backed out of the room. Oh well, I enjoyed imagining the smell for a minute or two and she’ll get over it. 😂 Great job on the cake, Sally. Thanks for sharing that with us.
Try it with a slice of cheddar cheese! I like the sweet 'n' saltiness of this incredibly rich combination! Thank you bringing so much joy to us in these tricky times!
Sally Dells Hi Sally, thanks so much for taking time to reply! Give it a go and let me know! Try a medium cheddar - nothing too strong! A crumbly white cheese can be great with fruitcake ... always a winter favourite with me
I ordered the apron kit finally, been wanting it for ages. Decided since we are baking more now that we are home so much... This cake sounds to yummy!!
Aayesha S they are sticking to back to basics and simple things to make during lockdown. Although I certainly agree it would be delicious, and I’m sure you will be amazing if you get a chance to make it. I’d love to see more of your fantastic suggestions.
Oh I love ginger bread. I make it a lot. I can smell it now. Sally your bubbly personality is so refreshing. If you were a wine you would be champagne lol
Thank you for the recipe, I made the loaf and it came out beautiful!!!! I halfed the sugar too and you can taste even more heat from the ginger flavour. I heated it in the microwave and have it over coffee...just delightful ☺
Looks absolutely delicious.😋😋😋 Love ginger cake ,trying this tomorrow. Wonder if it will taste as good with molasses? I have no treacle or golden syrup.🙁
It might not taste quite as sweet but that isn't necessary a problem. The molasses will change the flavour a bit overall as it's a stronger taste than either treacle or golden syrup but the recipe will still work. If you have any corn syrup, I'd play it safe and sub molasses for the treacle and corn syrup for the golden syrup. But all molasses will still work!
I made this and it was lovely. I did do the sticky syrup but to be honest I would prefer icing sugar. It was great buttered and as a pudding with custard
You guys rock. I wished I lived in the UK and worked for you. I would be in heaven. Former chocolatier tired of doing IT Data Architecture work. Food is the best medicine.
Hi Sally. Wonderful recipe! Will def try it. :) However, I had a question. Why does cakes crack on top? It happens most of the time to me. I noticed yours did it too. While I can just level it off, but I would really like to avoid it. Please let me know :)
My mum used to get the shop bought kind, slice it in half and fill with cream and bananas wirh lemon juice over them. Top with same.. delicious desert.
Hi Sally, would I have to reduce the cooking time if I halved the mix into two smaller loaf tins or even into cupcakes? Love watching all the videos. You are all fab!
Yes definitely. Cupcakes for a banana bread recipe are about 20-25 mins but definitely keep checking with a skewer. I'd check at 30/45mins for half the recipe
Or corn syrup if you've got no other syrup options but be aware the taste won't be the same, that dark rich colour comes from the treacle in particular and there is a flavour to match.
Thanks for posting the video was so helpful ☺ I made this tonight but did it with gluten free flour and soya milk 🥛 didn't use the treacle in it and had brown sugar instead followed the steps and turned out great and my kitchen smells amazing 😋 xx
I made a ginger cake yesterday..( not this one but a family recipe ) the method is almost identical but I add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne as well as 2 teaspoons of ginger. and allspice as well as the cinnamon.. I used a traybake tin … lovely with custard when it’s a few days old. Or with butter on …I don’t put a glaze on. 😊🇬🇧
I'm gonna make this tomorrow but I'm using a rum syrup to top the cake off and some crystallized stem ginger in the batter mix. Some whipped cream with a teaspoon of vanilla extract on the side . Unless I leave the cake as a ginger cake and make the cream a rum flavoured Chantilly cream? Decisions, dcissions...lol Thanks for the recipie, just what I was looking for.
I adore your channel and recipes! I do struggle with trying to convert from convection (fan) Celsius to standard oven, Fahrenheit. Is there a simple trick to this conversion? If so, it would be so helpful if you included this additional bit of information in your description for those of us not fortunate enough to own a convection (fan) oven. I wish all of you the merriest holiday season ever! 🎄🎅🎄
I found another ginger cake recipe online recently and made it today. Unfortunately, I didn't find it that easy to make. There was too much of it and it filled my loaf tin right up to the brim (in hindsight I shouldn't have poured all of it in). When it was done, I left it on the side, but took it out of the tin too early (it was still quite warm) and the bottom got stuck in the tin because I didn't bother to line it, just generously butter it. It tastes quite nice, but, it's a bit crumbly. It might be better by tomorrow. After seeing your recipe, I thought I would try yours as it seems easier and there is less of it and the mixture appears less sloppy.
Looks so good! I love ginger! I do enjoy your tutorials too! I am hoping for some more of those New York cookie recipes without chocolate! Maybe peanut butter and or oatmeal?
I loved this presentation and will make the ginger cake. Unfortunately I have work out the proportions as I use cup measurements. Does anyone else have this problem?
Has anyone noticed when Sally cracks eggs she does it like a Disney princess? This cake looks phenomenal! Can't wait to try it! Am 36 weeks pregnant and baking all the things, I'm calling it nesting haha! All these videos are class!
Geese , Americans and Brits …. Divided by a common language ! Is tencil the same as molasses ? Bicarbonate is baking soda , got that ….but all the measurements, I need them in English please 🤣
I have liners that fit perfectly the tin 😅 looks exactly as the mcvitties 😅 just needed the recipe. We eat ours hot with cold custard. My partner introduced this to me that way and haven't done any other way 2:51
I am Jamaican and I love this . I don’t have ground ginger can you please tell me how much fresh ginger to use and should I grate or shred it I want to make it today?
Just made this. Thank you so much. I love this recipe, it came out perfectly and it tastes so good! It reminds me of the McVities Jamaican Ginger cake.
I asked the shopkeeper with orange hair for some ground ginger but he called me a cannibal and told me to leave. Can it be made entirely with fresh ginger?
Jenny B one has oats in and is from Yorkshire. The other is not. Generally parkin also only has a couple of tsp of ginger (as well as other spices) and is dryer. Jamaican ginger cake has a couple of tbsp of ginger in it (also other spices), and is very moist.
Hello sally. This looks delicious sally thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Thank you for sharing . Greeting to Jemma Hope she is fine and her baby. watching from Italy.
