Gingerbread Cake
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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
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup baking molasses
- 1/4 cup milk of choice at room temp
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs at room temp
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 cup boiling water
Optional - Vanilla frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temp
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a 9x13 cake pan with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, remove it from the pan and spread over the frosting.
- 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
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
320mg
(9%)
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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