Description
A warm, moist gingerbread cake packed with spices and molasses. Easy to make, deeply flavorful, and perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups – Provides structure and body to the cake.
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon – Helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
- Ground Ginger: 2 teaspoons – Delivers the signature warm spice.
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon – Adds sweetness and warmth.
- Ground Cloves: 1/2 teaspoon – Offers depth and classic gingerbread kick.
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon – Balances the sweetness.
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (melted) – Adds richness and moisture.
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup (packed) – Deepens flavor with molasses notes.
- Molasses: 3/4 cup – The heart of the cake’s flavor and dark color.
- Egg: 1 large – Binds the batter and adds structure.
- Milk: 1 cup – Loosens the batter and keeps it tender.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Adds aromatic sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8 baking pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg. Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve plain or with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep it soft and tender.
- Let the cake rest overnight for deeper flavor.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for variation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gingerbread cake, quick gingerbread, holiday dessert, moist ginger cake