Description
A deliciously spiced gingerbread cake topped with a rich cinnamon molasses frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and eggs to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with hot water, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a spicier cake, increase the amount of ginger and cinnamon.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cake, Cinnamon Molasses Frosting, Holiday Dessert