INGREDIENTS
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4-ounce (115-g) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
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1 cup (250ml) mild-flavored molasses
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1 cup (200g) sugar
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1 cup (250ml) vegetable oil
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2 1/2 cups (350g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup (250ml) water
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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Lemon Curd Whipped Cream
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(Adapted from, "Ready for Dessert", by David Lebovitz)
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Lemon Curd
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1/2 cup (125ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice*
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1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
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6 tablespoons (3 ounces/85 g) unsalted or salted butter, cut into pieces
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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*Meyer lemons juice may be used. Lemon Curd
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1/2 cup (125ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice*
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1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
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6 tablespoons (3 ounces/85 g) unsalted or salted butter, cut into pieces
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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*Meyer lemons juice may be used. Whipped Cream 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream