Ginger Marmalade Cake Food

GINGER MARMALADE

Steps:

• Divide the ginger in half, and chop half into cubes; shred the other half with a box grater or in a food processor using the shredding blade. Total ginger should equal 3 cups. Place the ginger into a large saucepan with water over medium heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot, and simmer the ginger until tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Add more water if needed to keep mixture from drying out. Pour the cooked ginger into a fine-mesh strainer, drain, and retain 1/2 cup of the ginger-flavored water. Place the cooked ginger in a bowl with the retained liquid, and cool at least 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
• When ginger is thoroughly cooled, place into a large, heavy-bottomed pot, and stir in the sugar; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the pouch of liquid pectin, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 7 more minutes, skimming foam from top of marmalade.
• Sterilize the canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the marmalade into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

MARMALADE CAKE

Steps:

• Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush an 8-inch square baking pan with canola oil. Beat the egg whites and granulated sugar with a mixer until stiff peaks form, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk both flours, the almonds and baking powder in a bowl. Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, the orange and lemon juices and the marmalade into the yolks until combined. Stir in the dry ingredients, then fold in the beaten egg whites until just combined. Add the raisins, if desired.
• Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake until the cake is golden and springs back when touched, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the syrup: Bring 3/4 cup water and the granulated sugar to a boil in a saucepan; squeeze in the orange juice and add the peel. Simmer until syrupy, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Pour the syrup over the cake while both are still warm. Cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight. Cut into squares and top with confectioners' sugar and/or almonds.

MARMALADE LAYER CAKE - TO DIE FOR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 and butter two 9 inch round cake pans, line with parchment or waxed paper, and then butter the paper.
• Sift flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
• In another bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter until light, add the sugar a little at a time and beat until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
• Beat in 1/3 of the dry ingredients alternately with 1/2 of the butter milk until combined well.
• Add half the remaining dry ingredients and the remaining butter milk, beat until combined well.
• finally add in the remaining dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Evenly divide the batter between pans and bake for 45 minutes or until a cake tester interted comes out clean.
• (The cake turns a dark golden brown) Leave the cakes in the pans Meanwhile make the syrup by mixing the juice and sugar until dissolved.
• Once the cake is cooked, poke holes 1/2 inch apart with a toothpick and spoon the syrup over each layer.
• Let the layers cool completely in the pans.
• When the cakes are cool, heat the marmalade over moderate heat until it's meltetd and let it stand for 5 minutes.
• Place the first layer on a cake plate and carefully peel off the waxed paper Spread 2/3 of the marmalade over the top right to the edge.
• Invert the remaining layer and peel off the waxed paper.
• Spoon the Marmalade onto the center of it, leaving a 1 1/4 inch rim bare along the edges.
• In another bowl prepare the frosting by whisking the heavy cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Add the sour cream a little at a time and whisk until spreading consistency.
• Spread the frosting along the sides of the cake and along the bare rim on the top, leaving the marmalde on the top exposed.
• Chill for 2 hours at least and STAND BACK when you serve it!

GINGER MARMALADE CAKE

Steps:

• Soak the mixed fruit in the tea overnight until the fruit swells.
• Pre-heat the oven to 180C, Gas Mark 4.
• In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar.
• In another bowl mix the egg and marmalade, then add the fruit mix, ground ginger and treacle.
• Mix wet and dry ingredients together.
• Mix well and place in a lined or non-stick 8x11-inch tin and bake in the oven for approx 40 minutes.
• Leave to cool before slicing.