**Lemon Ginger Loaf: A Taste of Sunshine and Spice**
Indulge in the tantalizing symphony of flavors that is lemon ginger loaf, a delectable treat that captures the essence of sunshine and spice. With its moist and tender crumb, this loaf is a delightful harmony of zesty lemon and warming ginger, perfectly balanced to create an unforgettable taste experience. Whether you're seeking a sweet indulgence for breakfast, a midday snack, or an afternoon pick-me-up, this lemon ginger loaf is sure to satisfy your cravings. Discover the culinary magic of this classic recipe, along with variations that introduce delightful twists, such as a tangy lemon glaze, a luscious cream cheese filling, or the addition of aromatic spices like cardamom and nutmeg. Embark on a journey of flavors and textures, and let the lemon ginger loaf take you to a realm of sheer indulgence.
LEMON-GINGER LOAF CAKE
No glaze or icing required for this easy-to-make treat. It's scrumptious as cake, made with a zingy combination of lemon juice and grated fresh ginger.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing on low speed until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake 1 hr. 20 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 min.; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
LEMON-GINGER POUND CAKE
Categories Cake Food Processor Mixer Citrus Ginger Dessert Bake Lemon Spring Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously butter pan, then flour it, knocking out excess. Chill 10 minutes.
- Finely grind together fresh ginger and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor (mixture will be wet).
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt.
- Stir together milk and vanilla in a small bowl.
- Beat together butter, remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Alternately add flour and milk mixtures to butter and eggs in 4 batches, beginning with flour and mixing at low speed until each batch is just incorporated. Mix in ginger sugar until just combined, then lemon juice.
- Spoon batter into pan, smoothing top, and bake in middle of oven until golden brown on top and a tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes (about 1 hour for loaf pan). Carefully loosen edges with a knife and immediately invert cake onto a rack to cool completely.
- Make glaze:
- Gradually add confectioners sugar to 1 tablespoon lemon juice, whisking until smooth and adding more juice, 1 drop at a time, if glaze is too thick. Drizzle decoratively over top of cake.
LEMON GINGER TEA
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add lemon juice, the squeezed lemon, and ginger. Let steep about 20 minutes. Stir in honey. Line a strainer with a thin wet cloth and strain tea into a pitcher. Chill thoroughly and serve on ice with thin slices of lemon and lime.
STICKY GINGER LEMON DRIZZLE CAKE
Adapt one of our highest-rated cakes with tangy ginger, cream cheese frosting and citrus curd
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield Cuts into 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line a deep 20cm round cake tin with baking parchment. Put the flour, bicarb and all the spices in a food processor, add the butter and whizz until it has disappeared, then tip into a mixing bowl (or rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs).
- Put the sugar, treacle, golden syrup and milk in a saucepan and heat, stirring gently, until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and bring the mixture to just below boiling point.
- Pour the treacle mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon as you go. Beat in the egg until the mixture resembles a thick pancake batter. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 50 mins-1 hr, until a skewer poked in the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
- Split the cake through the middle. For the drizzle, stir the lemon zest and juice into the sugars, then immediately spoon all over the top half of the cake.
- For the filling, mix the lemon curd with the diced ginger. For the icing, beat together the ginger syrup, soft cheese, cream and icing sugar until thick enough to hold its shape. Spread the lemon curd filling all over the cut side of the bottom cake, dollop the creamy icing on top, then sandwich with the other half of the cake. The unfilled ginger cake will mature well for up to 3-4 days if wrapped well in baking parchment then foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 51 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
BEST LEMON LOAF EVER
Seriously amazing lemon loaf cake. It was gone in a few hours. The icing makes it that much better.
Provided by Flower_In_Bloom
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Cream sugar and butter in a separate bowl with an electric mixer. Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla; beat until incorporated.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture; whisk until smooth. Add oil and mix well. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- While the cake is cooling, mix powdered sugar, milk, lemon zest, and lemon extract in a bowl until smooth. Pour over the cooled loaf. Slice up the loaf when the icing sets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 300.4 mg, Sugar 41.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, zesty lemons. The brighter the lemon flavor, the better the loaf will be.
- Grate the lemon zest finely. This will help to release the flavorful oils.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the loaf tough.
- Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the loaf dry.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.
- Serve the loaf with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Conclusion:
This lemon ginger loaf is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a wonderful aroma. The combination of lemon and ginger is a classic pairing that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make loaf, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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