And here, molasses, a slightly bitter sweetener, is key, giving the cake just the right character. Chopped dates, raisins and a good dose of black pepper are all in evidence, along with ginger and ...

Everyone loves a good carrot cake, but an outstanding carrot cake is truly a next-level dessert. Here's the secret to making ...

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1. Make the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the flour with the ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.

1 c. double diced figs or chopped dried dates 2/3 c. boiling water1/4 c. soft butter1/4 c. brown sugar3/4 t. salt1/2 t. baking powder1 large egg2 T. dark molassesZest of 1 orange and I lemon1 t ...

The gingerbread, as well as the barely sweetened cream you should dollop generously on top, are both simple to make, and rich with the smoky, complex flavor of molasses. Yield: 8 servings Total ...

Cakes made with dates are relatively new to our repertoire. We’ve had a few […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 57°F. Tuesday, June 10th 2025 eNewspaper. Home Page.

Did you know that the sweetener molasses dates back to 500 BCE, when the process of pressing sugar cane and boiling its juice until it crystallized was developed in India? It’s believed to have made ...

Lightly butter a cake tin and dust with flour, shaking off the excess. Set oven to 180°c. Place butter, sugar and syrup in a pan and gently cook until the sugar has dissolved.

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