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Gingerbread Cake

A delightful dessert combining spices, rich molasses, and creamy frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Serving Size 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar (packed, or dark brown sugar)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups unsulphured molasses See notes
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt

For the Frosting

  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

For Decoration

  • as needed Gingerbread men (for decoration)
  • as needed Ground cinnamon or ground ginger (dusted on top)

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add in buttermilk, molasses, and vegetable oil, mixing until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.

Baking

  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.

Frosting

  • Once your gingerbread cake has cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting.

Serving

  • Cut into squares and serve it on festive plates. Garnish with mini gingerbread men or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
  • This cake can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat any time of the year.

Notes

Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting, especially the eggs and cream cheese. For a spicier kick, feel free to increase the amount of ground ginger or cinnamon. Let the frosted cake sit for a few hours in the fridge before serving.