Description
Gingerbread Cake is a delightful treat that fills your home with the warm aromas of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This moist, flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. With its stunning presentation and comforting taste, it’s bound to impress everyone who takes a slice. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a showstopping dessert that will have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg