Gingerbread Cake: Best Recipe with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting
A deliciously spiced gingerbread cake topped with creamy cinnamon molasses frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and eggs, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg