Irresistible Gingerbread Cake with Creamy Frosting Delight
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Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting is the ultimate holiday dessert that fills your home with warmth and cheer.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix molasses, eggs, melted butter, and warm water until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry mixture; stir until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Pair with a cup of tea for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg