Description
Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting is a delightful dessert that encapsulates the warmth of the holiday season. This moist, spiced cake, enriched with rich molasses, is topped with a creamy frosting that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. Each slice evokes nostalgic memories of baking traditions and festive gatherings. Perfect for sharing at family celebrations or enjoying on a cozy afternoon, this cake makes every occasion special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup dark molasses
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light. Add eggs one by one and mix well. Stir in molasses.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mix of softened butter, powdered sugar, molasses, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg