Gingerbread Cake
Gingerbread cake is a festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday season with its warm spices and sweet aroma. This moist cake, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, brings comfort and joy to any occasion. Whether it’s a holiday gathering or a cozy afternoon snack, every slice transports you to a world of delightful flavors and cherished memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and sugars until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, molasses, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy; spread over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg