Ginger Cake
A classic ginger cake recipe from the Royal Baker Pastry Cook.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cupful Butter
- 2 cupfuls Sugar
- 4 whole Eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls Baking Powder (Originally Royal Baking Powder.)
- 1 1/2 pints Flour
- 1 cupful Milk
- 1 tablespoonful Ginger Extract (Originally Royal Extract Ginger.)
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Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2Add the eggs, two at a time, beating for 5 minutes between each addition.
- 3In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
- 4Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the ginger extract.
- 5Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake tin. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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