Description
This gingerbread cake, adorned with luscious cinnamon molasses frosting, is the ultimate holiday treat. With its warm spices and rich flavors, it invites you to savor every bite. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this cake is sure to become a cherished favorite that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened) for frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted) for frosting
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon for frosting
- 3 tbsp unsulfured molasses for frosting
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Gradually add eggs and molasses.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in cinnamon, molasses, and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg