Description
Gingerbread Cake with Molasses Frosting is a heartwarming dessert that perfectly captures the essence of cozy winter days. With its delightful blend of spices and rich molasses flavor, this cake is sure to evoke nostalgia and create cherished memories. Perfect for any occasion, it promises to bring warmth and happiness with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg