INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg , freshly ground
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs , unbeaten
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Butter flavored Crisco)
  • 1 cup cane syrup

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add milk, eggs one at a time, shortening and cane syrup.
  3. Beat *gently* only until all ingredients are mixed together (do NOT overbeat!
  4. Pour batter into a well greased bundt or tube pan and bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.
  5. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream with a little line of cane syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon over it.