Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cake is the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table. This classic recipe features warm, spicy flavors and can be finished with rich cream cheese frosting, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a simple dollop of whipped cream.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword gingerbread, gingerbread cake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Servings people

Calories 278kcal

Author Emily Grace

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
Whip cream for serving if desired
Powdered sugar for dusting if desired

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray and lightly dust with flour.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
Beat in egg and molasses.
Add dry mixture alternating with buttermilk, beating after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
Spread batter evenly into prepared baking dish.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool to room temperature or serve warm with whip cream.
Store leftovers in airtight container.

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