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Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting

Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting Bliss

Delight in the festive flavors of Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting, a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Gingerbread Cake Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 cup hot water
Cinnamon Molasses Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.25 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • milk to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pans.
  2. Sift together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the unsulfured molasses until fully integrated.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture and hot water, alternating between them.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar and molasses, mixing until smooth.
  12. Mix in cinnamon and vanilla extract, adjusting consistency with milk if needed.
  13. Frost the cooled cake with the prepared frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients accurately and allow all ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing.

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