Gingerbread Cake Cinnamon Molasses Frosting: The Best Holiday Treat
A delightful and spiced gingerbread cake topped with rich cinnamon molasses frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and eggs to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Cake, Cinnamon, Molasses, Frosting, Holiday, Dessert