Description
Warm spices dance through this irresistible Gingerbread Cake, creating a holiday masterpiece crowned with silky cinnamon molasses frosting. Seasonal comfort wraps you in sweet memories of festive gatherings and cherished family traditions.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Sweeteners and Binding:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking, ensuring smooth cake release.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform blend of flour, leavening agents, warm spices, and seasoning.
- Whisk liquid components in a separate vessel, combining rich molasses with steaming water, creating a deep, complex syrup-like mixture.
- Incorporate vegetable oil, dark brown sugar, and egg into the molasses liquid, mixing until smooth and homogeneous.
- Gently fold liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring with minimal agitation to maintain cake’s tender texture.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, ensuring even distribution for consistent baking.
- Roast in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a slender wooden pick that emerges without raw batter.
- Allow cake to rest in pan for 10 minutes, releasing initial steam and preventing structural collapse.
- Carefully transfer to wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make this cake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the texture remains moist and tender.
- Add a sprinkle of finely chopped crystallized ginger on top of the frosting for an extra burst of warmth and texture that elevates the cake’s flavor profile.
- Adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing ground ginger and cinnamon to suit personal taste preferences, allowing for a more personalized baking experience.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend its freshness and maintain its delightful moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg