Sticky Jamaican ginger cake gets a festive makeover in this stunning upside-down loaf. As it bakes, slices of sweet persimmon soften into a glossy caramel topping, while the sponge underneath stays rich, dark and fragrant with warming ginger spice. Enjoy with a cup of tea on a cold afternoon, or serve warm with a dollop of crème fraîche for an easy winter dessert.
Flo Bischoff – M&S Recipes Team
Flo joined M&S Recipes in September 2024, bringing nearly 10 years' experience as a chef, food writer and recipe developer. She creates reliable, craveable recipes for every day.
1HR 15MIN
Total time
Ingredients
Servings
10
For the persimmons
30 g
M&S Remarksable Value unsalted British butter, melted
40 g
soft light brown sugar
2
ripe M&S persimmons, thinly sliced into rounds
For the cake
150 g
M&S Remarksable Value unsalted British butter
175 g
soft light brown sugar
4 tbsp
golden syrup
250 g
M&S Remarksable Value plain white flour
2 tsp
ground ginger
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp
mixed spice
1 tsp
bicarbonate of soda
2
M&S free range medium eggs
1 tbsp
M&S warming and spicy ginger and cayenne pepper cordial
as needed
M&S British crème fraîche
or ice cream, to serve
