WHAT GOES WITH GINGERBREAD CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and butter and line a 900g loaf tin. Put the honey, butter and sugar in a saucepan and warm over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted and the sugar dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour in the milk and vanilla, then set aside to cool.
• Tip the flour into a bowl with the baking powder, spices and a pinch of salt. Add the egg, then gently fold in along with the melted butter mixture. Once combined, tip into the prepared tin, place on a baking tray, and bake for 40 mins until springy to the touch and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool for 10 mins in the tin, then place on a cooling rack and leave to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to four days.

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
• Add molasses and egg and mix until smooth. 
• In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. 
• Dump this dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix until just combined. 
• Add water very carefully and mix until smooth. Don't burn yourself!
• Pour batter in a greased and floured square pan (Dimensions 9x9). 
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. 
• Allow it to cool down. Then, cut square slices.
• Top off each piece with a swirl of cream cheese frosting or whipped cream and enjoy!