Gingerbread Cake

Lizzy Briskin

by | Updated: December 24th, 2024

This irresistible gingerbread cake delivers a delightful blend of warm spices and a tender crumb. The cake boasts a light and fluffy texture, thanks to the combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, while the molasses adds a rich depth of flavor. Infused with the comforting aromas of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg, this cake is the perfect treat for the holiday season. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, or simply as a delightful afternoon snack, this gingerbread cake is sure to become a cherished family favorite.

Two Slices of Gingerbread Cake Rest On a Small Plate Topped With Powdered Sugar and a Dollop of Whipped Cream.

Two Slices of Gingerbread Cake Rest On a Small Plate Topped With Powdered Sugar and a Dollop of Whipped Cream.
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Gingerbread Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 261 kcal
Author Lizzy Briskin

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches overhanging on two sides.
  2. Using electric mixture and large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.
  3. Add egg and molasses, mixing well between additions, until smooth and uniform.
  4. In separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture while mixing on low speed. Mix until just combined. Stir in water until smooth.
  6. Transfer batter to prepared baking dish. Bake 30 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer cake from pan to wire rack. Cool to room temperature before dusting with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh strainer.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 261 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 187mg8%
Potassium 572mg16%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 36g40%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 29IU1%
Vitamin C 0.02mg0%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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