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Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting

Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting: Holiday Bliss

Delight in this Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting, a classic holiday dessert that’s moist and easy to prepare—all in just one bowl!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Gingerbread Cake Ingredients
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can heighten the flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Essential for flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cloves Can be omitted if preferred.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional but recommended for complexity.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegetable oil for dairy-free.
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a richer taste.
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar will enrich the cake.
  • 2 Large Eggs Applesauce can replace for a vegan option.
  • 0.5 cup Molasses Avoid blackstrap, as it can be too bitter.
  • 1 cup Hot Water Activates dry ingredients.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Base for the frosting.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired frosting consistency.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Used to modify frosting consistency.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then, stir in the molasses until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then mix in molasses and cinnamon.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired texture is reached, then frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a delightful twist, consider adding a hint of orange zest to the frosting.

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