Description
Gingerbread Cake is a spiced delight, perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. Moist and flavorful, this cake will warm your heart and home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and brown sugar until well combined.
- 3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix molasses, melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- 4. Unite Dry and Wet: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined.
- 5. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack. Slice generously and serve with powdered sugar or icing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or allspice for a unique twist.