Irresistible Gingerbread Cake
Indulge in the warm, spiced goodness of this homemade gingerbread cake, perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. With a tender texture and delightful flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, each slice offers a comforting taste of winter. This easy-to-make recipe will fill your home with enchanting aromas that evoke sweet memories. Elevate your dessert table with this beautifully golden-brown treat that is sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark molasses
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add eggs, molasses, vegetable oil, and boiling water to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg