Gingerbread Cake

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Cool Time1

Total Time1 50

Servings: Servings

Ingredients

Cake

½ cup unsalted butter softened
⅔ cup light brown sugar packed
1 cup unsulphured molasses
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water

Optional Toppings

whipped cream
Ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch square cake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla. Continue to mix until the ingredients are incorporated.
½ cup unsalted butter, ⅔ cup light brown sugar, 1 cup unsulphured molasses, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Next, add the flour, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Then, carefully add the hot water, and mix just until to combined.
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup hot water
Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The center should spring back when you touch it
Allow the cake to cool completely before adding whipped cream or frosting.
See post for storage options.

Notes

The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake. Actual calories will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Gingerbread Cake

Serving Size

1 slice

Amount per Serving

Calories

399

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

0.4

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

421

Potassium

626

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

343

Vitamin C

0.02

Calcium

109

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.