... and sliced I prefer to use blackstrap molasses if you have any – for its added nutrients and richer flavour – but plain molasses is fine in this mix too. This is a delicious rich ginger cake that is lovely just as it is, but if you wish to dress it up a little then plain lemon icing (lemon juice and icing sugar) drizzled over the top goes well. Or a simple dusting of icing sugar will also look lovely if wishing to impress guests. Cake keeps well for a few days at room temperature in an airtight container.