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Gingerbread Cake Cinnamon Molasses Frosting

Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting Delight

This Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting is a delightful holiday treat that brings warmth and joy to family gatherings.
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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: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Check freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Check freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened, can swap with dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs.
  • 1 cup Molasses Can substitute with honey or agave.
  • 1 cup Hot water
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk.
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar Sifted.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Adjust for thickness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
  5. Mix in molasses until fully combined.
  6. Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients with hot water and buttermilk, mixing until combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the frosting by creaming butter, then adding powdered sugar, molasses, and cinnamon until smooth.
  11. Adjust frosting consistency with milk until spreadable.
  12. Once the cake is fully cooled, frost the top with the cinnamon molasses frosting.
  13. Decorate as desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Chill the frosted cake for enhanced flavor melding.

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