Gingerbread Cake
Gingerbread Cake is a delightful treat bursting with cozy spices, perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup molasses
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- to taste cream cheese frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, then frost with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Gingerbread Cake can be served warm or at room temperature. It also pairs well with a light salad to balance the sweetness.