A couple weeks ago I reviewed a bundt cake recipe (the “candy apple” bundt cake), and although I liked it, I felt the recipe I chose was lacking. Because of my parents’ close birthdays I soon found myself making another cake. Of course, again I was pressed for time, and a bundt cake again came to my rescue; Canadian Living’s Ginger Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Sauce. At the party the cake was a success; the guests enjoyed it and afterwards there was only half left.
An array of spices are used in this cake; ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, which give the cake a delicious, spice-
filled flavour. While I never tried the brown sugar sauce the recipe originally came with, as it was used up during my mom’s party, I decided to make a maple glaze to go on the rest of the cake. I’m happy I did. The cake was amazing with the sweet and decadent glaze, warmed up and served with a scoop of ice cream. The other half of the cake was easy for my family to finish, its safe to say this cake is a “keeper.”
The only complaint I could foresee with this cake is on behalf of those picky eaters, who might not like ginger, especially in candied chunks throughout the cake. Personally, I found the candied ginger to be a great way to add flavour, while the taste was not overwhelming.
For anyone looking for an quick and easy to make cake, with just that extra kick of flavour this is the perfect cake for you.