Gingerbread Cake: The Best Recipe for Cozy Home Baking
Gingerbread cake is the perfect dessert for a cozy day at home, with warm spices and a rich flavor that evokes 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
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add molasses and eggs to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and stir in hot water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cake, cozy baking, holiday dessert