Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting, a cozy holiday classic that’s perfect for festive gatherings and winter evenings. This cake features a perfect blend of warm spices and a creamy frosting, making it an irresistible treat for all ages.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup hot water
- For the frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1-2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with hot water; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with cinnamon molasses frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg