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Gingerbread Cake

Cozy and heartwarming gingerbread cake filled with warm spices and topped with cinnamon molasses frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings and winter comfort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 305
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup milk should be at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs should be at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the molasses and milk until well-combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter, powdered sugar, molasses, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
  2. Once the cake has cooled completely, generously frost with the cinnamon molasses mixture.
Serving
  1. Slice it up and serve your delightful gingerbread cake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For extended storage, freeze slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to three months.

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