Description
Holiday Spiced Gingerbread Cake Bars are a festive delight that brings the warmth of the season straight to your kitchen. With a soft and moist texture, these cake bars are infused with the rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Topped with a sweet glaze, they are not just delicious but also visually appealing—ideal for impressing family and friends. Enjoy a taste of tradition with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by molasses and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg