Gingerbread Cake
Gingerbread cake is a delightful holiday treat, filled with warm spices and rich flavors that evoke cozy memories. This easy-to-follow recipe produces a moist, golden-brown cake that’s perfect for festive gatherings or as a comforting dessert. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with cream cheese frosting, this gingerbread cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup dark molasses
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the molasses and eggs one at a time, then add milk and vanilla extract.
- Slowly fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg