Gingerbread Cake Cinnamon Molasses Frosting: Indulgent Holiday Delight
Enjoy this rich and flavorful gingerbread cake topped with a delightful cinnamon molasses frosting. A perfect treat for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in the molasses.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with hot water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a spicier cake, add an additional teaspoon of ginger.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg