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Gingerbread Cake

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Gingerbread Cake with this delightful dessert that captures the essence of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. Perfect for a festive treat or a cozy indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Desert
Servings 12
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (56g) cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (105g) packed
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream (120ml) around 35% MF
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or any salt
  • 3/4 cup molasses (180ml) do not use blackstrap
  • 1/2 cup boiling water (120ml)
  • 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (344g)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Mix butter, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, salt, and molasses. Add boiling water.
  • Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk. Bake.
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