Description
Gingerbread Cake is a heartwarming dessert that fills your kitchen with the cozy aromas of the holidays. This delightful cake features a rich blend of warm spices and sweet molasses, making it perfect for festive gatherings or a comforting treat. Serve it warm with whipped cream or let it cool to create a beautiful dessert centerpiece. Each bite offers a nostalgic taste of holiday cheer that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat brown sugar and molasses until smooth. Add eggs and oil one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture using a spatula until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg