Apple and Ginger Cake (Mrs. Beeton's)

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  • Number of Servings: 14
Ingredients
fat for greasing6 oz plain flour1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp ground ginger100g/4oz crystallized ginger, chopped100g/4oz butter150g/5 oz sugar2 eggs, beaten250ml / 8 fl oz sieved apple puree (applesauce)
Directions
Line & grease a 7 inch square tin. Set the oven at 350 degrees F.

Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and ground ginger into a bowl. Stir in the crystallized ginger and mix well. Set aside.

Place the butter in a mixing bowl and beat until very soft. Add the sugar and cream together until light & fluffy. Add the beaten eggs gradually, beating well after each addition. If the mixture shows signs of curdling, add a little of the flour mixture. Stir in the applesauce. Fold in the dry ingredients lightly but thoroughly. Spoon into the prepared tin, smooth the surface and make a slight hollow in the center.

Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 F and bake for 15 minutes more until firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack.

Makes one 7inch cake or 14 pieces (1 inch by 3.5 inch)

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AKATLAS.

Servings Per Recipe: 14
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 177.0
  • Total Fat: 7.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 46.3 mg
  • Sodium: 2,103.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g

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