Description
A heartwarming gingerbread cake topped with creamy cinnamon molasses frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Ginger, ground
- 2 Eggs, large
- 1/2 cup Molasses
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 1/2 tsp Cloves, ground
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
- 1 cup Water, hot
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and molasses, mixing well to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it with cinnamon molasses frosting.
Notes
Serve warm with optional powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American