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Gingerbread Cake

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

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  • 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. 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. 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. 3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix molasses, melted butter, eggs, and milk until smooth.
  4. 4. Unite Dry and Wet: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. 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. 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.