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Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

This Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake is the perfect addition to your holiday dessert menu. Rich homemade gingerbread is easy enough to whip up that you can make this any day of the week. Top gingerbread cake with a perfect complimentary homemade cinnamon frosting for the ideal decadent but simple holiday dessert.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 864 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 C water boiling
  • 1/2 C light brown sugar loosely packed
  • 1/2 C molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 C flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
Cinnamon Frosting
  • 3 C unsalted sweet cream butter softened
  • 6 C powder sugar
  • 1 TBSP ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3-6 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prep baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Line the baking pan with parchment paper.
  4. Add the butter to the large mixing bowl. Pour the boiling water over the butter in the bowl. Set the bowl aside for a few minutes. Whisk the butter and water until the butter has melted.
  5. Add the brown sugar,molasses, and egg to the bowl. Whisk until all of the ingredients are well combined.
  6. Slowly add the flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk until smooth.
  7. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes (Or until the inserted toothpick comes out clean)
  9. Set aside to cool.
Frosting Directions
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  1. Using a standing mixer, beat together all ingredients
  2. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy
  3. Cut into pieces.
  4. Can serve with dollops of frosting on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 864kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 93g (31%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 56g (86%) Saturated Fat 35g (175%) Cholesterol 161mg (54%) Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 274mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 78g (156%) Vitamin A 1729IU (35%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 864

% Daily Value*

Calories 864kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 93g 31%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 56g 86%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 274mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 78g 156%
Vitamin A 1729IU 35%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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