Gingerbread Cake

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    12 Squares

  • Calories

    391 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Gingerbread Cake

This simple and easy gingerbread cake recipe is made with pantry staple ingredients and warm spices and topped with a delicious vanilla frosting.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses baking
  • 1/4 cup milk at room temp, of choice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 egg at room temp, large
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup water boiling

Optional - Vanilla frosting:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temp
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a 9x13 cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup baking molasses, 1/4 cup milk of choice, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 2 large eggs until smooth.
  3. Sift over the 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, plus the seasonings (1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend, and 1 teaspoon ginger powder), and fold with a spatula until combined.
  4. Pour in the 1 cup boiling water and whisk with the electric whisk for 30 seconds, just until the water incorporates and creates a smooth batter.
  5. Transfer the batter to your prepared cake pan and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

To make the vanilla frosting:

  1. To make the Sift the 2 cups powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add the 8 ounces cream cheese and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
  2. Once the cake has completely cooled, remove it from the pan and spread over the frosting.
  3. Cut into squares and sprinkle with pumpkin spice or cinnamon powder. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour!

Notes

  • Flour: Use all-purpose flour, cake flour, or whole wheat flour.
  • Sugar: Use any sugar of choice- coconut, cane, or brown sugar.
  • The frosting is optional but adds a perfect touch.
  • Macros include the frosting.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 320mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 320mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 155IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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