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Louisiana Syrup Cake

Gâteau De Sirop
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Ingredients

Makes: 12 Servings

  • Shortening Or Oil And Flour For Prepping The Pan
  • 1½ Cups Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Cup Cane Syrup See Cake Note
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 Cup Boiling Water
  • 2½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Large Eggs Lightly Beaten
  • 2 Teaspoons Confectioners’ Sugar For Dusting The Top If Desired

Instructions

  • Place A Rack In The Center Of The Oven, And Preheat The Oven To 350°F.
  • Grease A 13" × 9" Pan With Vegetable Shortening Or Oil, And Dust With Flour.
  • Shake Out The Excess Flour, And Set The Pan Aside.
  • Place The Sugar, Oil, And Cane Syrup In A Large Mixing Bowl And Stir With A Wooden Spoon To Combine.
  • Dissolve The Baking Soda In The Boiling Water And Stir Into The Syrup Mixture.
  • Place The Flour, Ginger, Cloves, Cinnamon, And Salt In A Small Mixing Bowl And Stir To Combine.
  • Turn These Dry Ingredients Into The Batter And Blend With The Spoon Or An Electric Mixer On Low Speed Until Combined.
  • Add The Eggs, And Stir Or Blend Until Well Incorporated And Smooth, 1 Minute More.
  • Pour The Batter Into The Prepared Pan, And Place The Pan In The Oven.
  • Bake The Cake Until It Is Deeply Golden Brown And The Top Springs Back When Lightly Pressed, 35 To 40 Minutes.
  • Remove The Pan From The Oven, Let It Rest 15 Minutes, Then Slice And Serve Warm.
  • Dust With The Confectioners’ Sugar, If Desired, Just Before Serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Cake Note:

Instead Of The Cane Syrup, You Can Use 1 Cup Molasses Or Sorghum.
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