Ginger and Chocolate Cake

This tasty treat is perfect for sharing over the festive season. Topped with icing sugar and mini gingerbread men, this cake is sure to be a family favourite.

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Servings: 1

Ingredients

75 g butter

25 g demerara sugar

50 g golden syrup

57 g molasses

225 g plain flour

2 tsp ground ginger

1.5 tsp baking powder

pinch of salt

150 ml milk

1 medium egg (beaten)

75 g dark chocolate chips

Icing

150 g mascarpone cheese

100 g icing sugar

1 tbsp good strong coffee

Steps

STEP 1

Remove the blade from the bread pan and line with parchment paper or a 2lb loaf tin liner.

STEP 2

Place the sugar, butter golden syrup and treacle in a bowl and heat in the microwave on High for 1 minute.

STEP 3

Stir in all the dry ingredients, then mix in the milk and egg. Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon.

STEP 4

Pour the mixture into the lined bread pan and select BAKE ONLY for 40 mins.

STEP 5

After baking, test the centre of the cake with a skewer, it should come out clean if the cake is cooked. If further cooking is required add another 5-10 mins on the timer to continue cooking. If it is slightly sticky, this will cook through during the cooling time.

STEP 6

Remove from the pan and allow to cool.

Ginger and Chocolate Cake