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Gingerbread Cake

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Gingerbread Cake is a moist, spiced dessert made with molasses and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for the holiday season, it’s a comforting treat that can be served plain or topped with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup molasses (unsulfured)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup boiling water (optional, for added moisture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses until well incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk or buttermilk. Stir just until combined.
  6. If using boiling water, stir it in gently at the end to create a looser batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not use blackstrap molasses, as it is too bitter for this recipe.Boiling water can be added for extra moisture and lighter texture.This cake tastes even better the next day as the spices develop.Top with cream cheese frosting, lemon glaze, or a dusting of powdered sugar.You can make this recipe into cupcakes; bake for 18–22 minutes.

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