Description
This Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting is the perfect blend of warm, comforting spices with a sweet and tangy twist. Moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich cinnamon molasses frosting, it’s an ideal dessert for the holidays or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the Cinnamon Molasses Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in molasses and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Slowly pour in hot water, and stir until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, molasses, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to avoid the frosting melting.
- You can substitute the molasses with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg