Does anyone have a ginger loaf cake recipe?

[CheshireDing]

I want a nice moist loaf but first time I tried it I ended up with ginger biscuits (very hard ginger biscuits)!. The second time I ended up with taste dough really.

I am usually pretty good at a basic sponge, which is what I though this would be (with ginger) but it's not working :(

[WhinGin]

This isn't a loaf cake but is a really yummy moist ginger cake. Very unusual recipe with the half pt or so of hot water in but it works. I usually double the ginger though. Its great in squares in lunchboxes etc but equally good hot with custard as pudding.

[jammiecat]

On my list to make is this one: helenbakes.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/gingerbread-loaf/

As I haven't made it yet I can't recommend it yet but looks good to me.

[jammiecat]

Sorry, this time with a proper link: helenbakes.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/gingerbread-loaf/

[CheshireDing]

Well Tried Whin which was an improvement, it tasted of ginger and was definitely better than my previous attempts ! I will try it again but with less syrup though next time.

Funnily enough my Mum has said today that she always doubles the ginger from receipes too.

I will try this one too Jammie and report back

[jammiecat]

It's such a hardship to have to make and taste cakes isn't it, and all in the name of research of course to find the best recipe . I'll be interested to know what you think as I shall probably give that one a go next week some time.

[CheshireDing]

Well the report so far is that DH and I ate half of the one Whin posted a link too and the bloody dog ate the other half whilst the cupboard door was open and I was in the garage!

He seemed quite happy with it too

[CheshireDing]

Made the Helens Bakes one last night, it was a bit more complicated than I am used to but probably the most successful so far! Bit too spicy though so might have to back down on the 5 spices a bit.

[dawntigga]

Ooooohh 2 minds with a single wonderful thought I posted this www.mumsnet.com/Talk/baking/1603218-Jamaica-Ginger-Cake-recipe in baking come join in!

HmmmGingerCakeTiggaxx

[Drladybird]

I made the gingerbread loaf from nigella's christmas book last night. It is easy, moist and very yummy. Would recommend it.

[PurplePidjin]

Jamaican-born MIL put me onto Levi Roots recipe for ginger cake and it's fantastic :o

2 ticks while i google for the link (it's a .pdf)

[PurplePidjin]

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