Merry Christmas to All!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my readers and your loved ones. 2010 was a sweet year for me and I hope it was a great one for you.
Presents wrapped and under the tree, last minute Christmas cookies baking in the oven (I'm nibbling on some of this leftover Buddha's hand and ginger cake to keep from eating the cookie dough). May your Christmas be merry and bright!
Buddha's Hand Ginger Cake
adapted from Dorie Greenspan's Baking From My Home to Yours
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon Buddha's hand zest
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup heavy cream
7 1/2 tablespoons (3 3/4 oz ) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons candied/crystallized ginger, cut into small pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter and flour a 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 loaf pan.
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl.
Combine sugar and zest in a medium bowl.
Add eggs and whisk to combine.
Add vanilla, lemon juice, and cream, and whisk to combine.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in dry mixture in 3 additions until smooth and combined.
Add melted butter and fold into mixture until combined. Stir in the pieces of candied ginger.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until top is golden brown and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool on wire rack before serving.
wish u merry christmas
Posted by: notyet100 | December 24, 2010 at 11:45 PM
I'm still so intrigued with Buddha's hand. This is such a stunning cake! Merry merry christmas, Anita!
Posted by: LimeCake | December 25, 2010 at 05:41 AM
Ooooh, this cake looks really interesting! I have seen Buddha's hand at the grocery, but never known what to do with it. This looks great! Yum. :)
Posted by: sara | December 25, 2010 at 05:44 AM
Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year! :)
Posted by: Y | December 25, 2010 at 01:58 PM
... and may 2011 be even sweeter! xoDorie
Posted by: dorie | December 26, 2010 at 12:54 AM
That cake looks so airy and delicious. I have never heard of Buddha's hand..will see if I can find it at the store.
Posted by: Lisa@ButteryBooks | December 26, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Seasons greetings and best wishes for a happy new year.
Posted by: Aparna | December 26, 2010 at 07:37 PM
Merry Christmas to you too!!
Posted by: Fragolina | December 27, 2010 at 04:44 AM
What a delicious looking cake. I'm sure it tastes just as good! Happy Holidays to you!
Posted by: Amy | December 28, 2010 at 12:49 AM
Love it. Happy new year to you, and a great 2011 to all!
Posted by: Nikki | January 10, 2011 at 08:14 PM