Description
Sweet holiday memories come alive with Gingerbread Cake, a nostalgic dessert blending warm spices and rich molasses. Creamy cinnamon frosting crowns this classic treat, inviting you to savor each festive, comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot water
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Leavening and Sweetener:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×9 inch pan with grease and flour coating.
- Sift together all dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and develops a pale, fluffy texture.
- Incorporate molasses and egg into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until the ingredients are fully integrated and smooth.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Pour hot water into the batter, stirring carefully to create a uniform, silky consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to ensure smooth surface and consistent depth.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely on a wire rack, allowing it to settle and reach room temperature.
- Once fully cooled, apply cinnamon molasses frosting evenly across the cake’s surface, creating a smooth and decorative finish.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring spices to ensure the perfect balance of warm, festive flavors in every bite.
- Bring ingredients like butter, egg, and molasses to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more evenly textured cake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, ensuring the cake remains moist and tender.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, allowing the spices to develop a richer, more complex taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg