Idiot Proof Ginger Cake Recipe ?

[sandybay]

Has anyone got an idiot proof ginger cake recipe ?

One that'll get me first place in the WI show in two weeks ?
Not a very good baker, feel intimidated by the other WI'ers baking skills.
Don't want to come last !

Thanks

[mimi]

Hi sandybay,
This one works for me.

125g Butter
100g Soft Brown Sugar
125g Golden Syrup
100g Black Treacle
50g Ginger Preserve
125g Plain Flour
100g Self Raising Flour
1 level tsp Ground Ginger
1 level tsp Mixed Spice
1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
2 large free-range Eggs
125ml Milk

Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3
Line a 2lb loaf tin with baking paper.
Put the butter,sugar,syrup,treacle and ginger preserve in a pan and heat gently,stirring until the butter melts.
Pour into a bowl and leave until just warm.
In another bowl,sift together the plain and self raising flour,ground ginger,mixed spice and bicarbonate of soda.
Put the eggs and milk into a separate bowl and whisk with a fork.
Mix all the ingredients together and pour into the loaf tin.
Bake for 1hour and 15minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.

[sandybay]

Thanks Mimi. Will practise at the weekend. I really really want to win !

[sandybay]

Thanks Mimi,

Have now tried it and it is indeed idiot proof. Was a bit worried when it went in the baking tin that it was a bit wet but came out great.

My OH's opinion - delicious. I topped it with water icing made with lemon jucie added for a bit of tang.

[mimi]

Hi sandybay, Thats good news. I will try the water icing with lemon juice next time I make it. I wish you Good Luck at the WI Show.