Jersey Black Butter and Ginger Loaf Cake

A moist and flavorful loaf cake infused with the rich, spiced sweetness of Jersey Black Butter and the warmth of ginger. It showcases the unique flavors of Jersey, incorporating local ingredients for an authentic taste.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 10 - 1 hour 20 minutes

Calories

2888 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.46/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring

Meal Type:

Dessert•Bread

Cuisine:

Jersey•Asian

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

200gJersey Black Butter(If you cannot find Jersey Black Butter, substitute with a mix of apple butter, molasses, and mixed spice to taste.)

£5.50

150gJersey Butter(Softened)

£2.25

150gCaster Sugar

£0.75

3Large Eggs(Free-range)

£0.90

2tbspJersey Milk

£0.10

250gSelf-Raising Flour

£0.35

2tspGround Ginger

£0.20

50gGlace Ginger(Finely chopped (optional))

£1.10

50gJersey Royal Potatoes(Cooked, cooled and finely grated - important for moisture)

£0.50

Total Cost

£11.65

£1.46 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf tin with baking parchment.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened Jersey butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. An electric mixer is helpful for this.
3.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. If the mixture curdles, add a tablespoon of the flour.
4.
Stir in the Jersey Black Butter and Jersey milk until well combined.
5.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour and ground ginger.
6.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7.
Fold in the grated Jersey Royal potatoes and chopped glace ginger (if using).
8.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and spread evenly.
9.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
10.
Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (125g)

2888 kcal / 12083 kJ

Carbs

340.3g

131% of RDA

Fat

156.4g

223% of RDA

Protein

37.7g

75% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

12.4 g

41% of RDA

Sugar

192.6 g

214% of RDA

Sodium

988 mg

43% of RDA

Saturated Fat

99.2 g

496% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and a little Jersey milk once the cake is cool.

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It's best enjoyed within the first 2 days for optimal moisture.

Adjust the amount of ginger to your preference. For a milder flavor, use 1.5 tsp of ground ginger.

Grated apple can be substituted for the Jersey Royal Potatoes if unavailable.

For a richer flavour, use brown sugar instead of caster sugar.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Loaf tin (9x5 inch)

Mixing bowls

Electric mixer or whisk

Wine Pairings

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