Syrup Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Grease an 8 by 8-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, 3/4 cup syrup, buttermilk, and eggs.
4. 4
   In another bowl, mix the flour, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
5. 5
   Stir the dry ingredients into the oil and sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve it straight out of the pan you baked it in.
8. 8
   Provide extra syrup for guests to drizzle over the cake, if desired.
9. 9
   The cake can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept at room temperature or it can be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 weeks.