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Gingerbread Cake Cinnamon Molasses Frosting: The Best Holiday Delight

Gingerbread Cake Cinnamon Molasses Frosting
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A delightful and festive cake perfect for the holiday season, topped with a rich cinnamon molasses frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the applesauce, molasses, sugars, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Let cool before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, mix together butter, powdered sugar, molasses, and cinnamon until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

  • Best served warm with a cup of coffee or tea.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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

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