Best Nova Scotia Ginger Cake Recipes

GINGER CAKE WITH RUM SAUCE ( TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA)

Steps:

• Butter & flour a 10 inch Bundt pan, set aside
• In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients except sugar and ginger root.
• In separate bowl, whisk together sugar, oil , molasses, eggs, water and ginger root.
• Stir flour mixture into molasses mixture one third at a time.
• Stir in crystalized ginger & pour into Bundt pan.
• Baked in 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on rack for 30 min.
• Remove from pan; let cool completely on rack. Serve with Rum Sauce.
• In small saucepan bring the brown sugar, whipping cream and butter to a boil and keep it at a boil for 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in Rum & vanilla. Cool slightly and pour over warm cake.

NOVA SCOTIA GINGER CAKE

Steps:

• Cream together butter, shortening and sugar.
• Add egg and molasses, mix until smooth.
• Add dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
• Add hot water and beat until smooth.
• Pour into a prepared 9x9 baking pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.