Boscobel Beach Ginger Cake

Boscobel Beach Ginger Cake is a traditional dessert from the Caribbean island of Jamaica. It gets its name from the beautiful Boscobel Beach, known for its stunning views and warm, sandy shores.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Boscobel Beach Ginger Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.