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Golden brown ginger loaf cake with a tender crumb, dusted with powdered sugar.
Tender ginger cake dusted with powdered sugar, the perfect winter treat.

Old-Fashioned Ginger Honey Loaf

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This isn't a hard cookie, but a soft, moist loaf cake where the heat of fresh ginger takes center stage. A favorite of Victorian England, where ginger was prized not just for flavor but for digestion. The honey and spices give it a caramel depth that only improves after sitting for a few days.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Loaf pan
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the loaf pan with parchment paper or grease and flour it.

Tip: Paper is safer because honey-based batters tend to stick.
2 ✓

Cream the butter with the sugar and honey until fluffy, then add the eggs and grated ginger.

Tip: The fibers of fresh ginger can stay in, but if you prefer, just squeeze in the juice.
3 ✓

Mix the flour and baking powder. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture.

Tip: Do not overmix; stop as soon as it comes together, or the cake will be tough.
4 ✓

Pour into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes (test with a toothpick!).

Tip: If batter sticks to the toothpick, bake longer. If only moist crumbs attach, it's done.
5 ✓

Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Tip: Slicing while warm causes it to crumble and fall apart.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use ground ginger?
Yes, but fresh ginger gives a 'bolder' and more citrusy flavor. If using ground, use a bit more.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk