Description
A moist and warmly spiced gingerbread cake topped with a rich cinnamon molasses frosting, perfect for festive occasions and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Cake
- 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 brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
- Add Molasses and Eggs: Incorporate the molasses and eggs into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate Hot Water: Stir in the hot water to the batter until smooth and well blended, which helps to achieve a moist texture.
- Prepare the Cake Pan: Grease a cake pan to prevent sticking, then pour the batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake the Cake: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—when it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cool Before Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before applying the cinnamon molasses frosting to ensure the frosting sets properly.
Notes
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Use fresh spices for the best, most vibrant flavor.
- Ensure molasses is well incorporated for even flavor distribution.
- For extra moisture, you can brush the baked cake with a little simple syrup before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
