Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this Irresistible Gingerbread Cake topped with luscious Cinnamon Molasses Frosting. This delightful cake blends rich molasses and fragrant spices, creating a comforting dessert that evokes cherished memories of family gatherings. Perfect for both festive celebrations and cozy nights at home, each slice promises a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- For Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, 4 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp molasses, 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix molasses, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients carefully using a spatula until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with the cinnamon molasses mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg