Spiced Ginger Cake

Ingredients

• 45 ml /3 tbsp maple syrup
• 60 g /¼ cup granulated sugar
• 45 ml /3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 20 g/2 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 80 g/½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 mL/½ tsp. baking powder
• ½ mL/1/8tsp. ground black pepper
• ½ mL/⅛ tsp ground cloves
• ½ mL/⅛ tsp salt
• 30 g/1 oz. crystallized ginger, thinly sliced

For Topping

• 45 mL/3 tbsp. powdered sugar
• 15 mL/1 tbsp. ground ginger

Directions

1. In the Thatsa® Medium Bowl, whisk maple syrup, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and fresh ginger together using the Whisk.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining dry ingredients, except crystallized ginger.
3. Add dry ingredients to the Thatsa® Bowl and whisk until you have a consistent batter.
4. Place the Pro Ring in the base of the MicroPro® Grill and pour mixture into the Ring. Evenly place pieces of crystalized ginger into the batter.
5. Place cover on in the casserole position and microwave 12–14 minutes at 50% power.
6. Allow to stand 5–10 min. before opening the MicroPro® Grill and unmolding. Use the Silicone Spatula Thin all around the cake to easily remove the Pro Ring and the Spatula to remove the cake the from MicroPro® Grill.
7. Sift powdered sugar mixture on top and serve.