Gingerbread Snack Cake

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    304 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Gingerbread Snack Cake

Full of seasonal spices, the amazing aroma of this Gingerbread Snack Cake is almost as incredible as its flavor and moist texture.

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Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 8 tablespoons butter room temperature, unsalted
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour , plus more for the pans
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cloves ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 1 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 2 egg room temperature, large
  • vegetable shortening

Topping:

  • powdered sugar dollop of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting, dusted with

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish generously with vegetable shortening and then dust it with flour, making sure to tap out the excess. Set aside.
  2. In a measuring cup, combine the boiling water and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  4. In an stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Alternating, add in the boiling mixture and molasses. When combined, blend in the eggs.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet in ingredients in two additions, being mindful to not overmix.
  6. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-25 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test. Allow to cool slightly before serving, or frosting if desired.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 307mg (13%) Potassium 542mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.05mg (0%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 542mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.05mg 0%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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