Print

Gingerbread Cake Cinnamon Molasses Frosting: A Cozy Holiday Delight

Gingerbread Cake Cinnamon Molasses Frosting
Print Recipe

Delightful gingerbread cake topped with a rich cinnamon molasses frosting, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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 salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let cool before frosting.

Notes

  • For a stronger flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
  • This cake can be made gluten-free by substituting the flour with a gluten-free blend.

Nutrition

Keywords: Gingerbread Cake, Cinnamon, Molasses, Frosting, Holiday Dessert

Find it online: https://quicksavory.net/gingerbread-cake-cinnamon-molasses-frosting-a-cozy-holiday-delight/