Gingerbread Cake (Soft, Spiced & Perfect for the Holidays in 1 Hour)

Tutorial: how to make gingerbread cake — molasses + ginger + cinnamon + cloves + nutmeg + allspice. 1 hr Christmas cake.

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make gingerbread cake — molasses + holiday spices + hot water bloom. 1 hr Christmas.

Ingredients List

  • 2.5 cups flour + 2 tsp baking soda + salt + 2 tsp ginger + 2 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp cloves + 1/2 tsp nutmeg + 1/2 tsp allspice + 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup butter + 1 cup brown sugar + 1 cup molasses + 1 cup hot water + 2 eggs + vanilla
  • Powdered sugar + whipped cream + lemon glaze + orange peel + rosemary

Timing

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Mix 10. Bake 40-45. Cool 10. Total 60 min.

Step 1 — Dry

Whisk all dry + spices.

Step 2 — Cream

3 min butter+sugar. Molasses.

Step 3 — Eggs

One at a time + vanilla.

Step 4 — Hot Water + Dry Alt

3 additions.

Step 5 — Bake

350°F. 9×13. 40-45 min.

Step 6 — Decorate

Cool 10. Dust + glaze + orange + rosemary.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 340 | Protein 4g | Fat 14g | Carbs 52g | Sugar 32g | Iron 20% DV

Healthier Alternatives

Whole wheat. Less molasses. Vegan.

Serving Suggestions

Vanilla ice cream. Whipped cream. Christmas. Mulled wine.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Cold water
  • Sulphured molasses
  • Overbaked
  • Skip spices
  • Hot dust

Storing Tips

4 days room, 7 days fridge. Freeze 3 mo.

Conclusion

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FAQs

Molasses sub? Corn syrup + lemon.

Unsulphured? Mild flavor.

Make ahead? Day 2 better.

GF? 1:1 GF.

Vegan? Plant subs.

Hot water why? Activates spices.

Recipe Card: Gingerbread Cake

Mix: 10 min | Bake: 40-45 min | Cool: 10 min | Total: 1 hr | Serves: 12 | Calories: 340/slice

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour + 2 tsp baking soda + salt + ginger + cinnamon + cloves + nutmeg + allspice + black pepper
  • 1 cup butter + 1 cup brown sugar + 1 cup unsulphured molasses + 1 cup hot water + 2 eggs + 2 tsp vanilla
  • Powdered sugar + whipped cream + lemon glaze + candied orange + rosemary

Instructions

  1. Whisk dry ingredients with all spices.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar 3 min; add molasses.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternate hot water and dry mixture in 3 additions.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 min in 9×13 pan.
  6. Cool 10 min; dust with powdered sugar; decorate.

Nutrition (per slice)

Calories 340 | Protein 4g | Fat 14g | Carbs 52g | Sugar 32g | Iron 20% DV

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