Instructions: Preheat over to 350F. Butter and flour 10" diameter spring form pan. Sift first 6 ingredients into medium bowl. Combine sugar, oil, molasses, water, eggs, and fresh ginger in large bowl; wisk to blend. Mix in crystallized ginger. Stir in dry ingredients. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool cake in pan on rack 1 hour (cake may fall in the center) Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Release pan sides from cake. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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