Description
This moist and spiced gingerbread cake is paired perfectly with a rich cinnamon molasses frosting. It combines the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the sweetness of molasses, creating a deliciously cozy dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, mix together molasses, hot water, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and egg.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense molasses flavor, use dark molasses.
- You can also frost the cake with a cream cheese frosting for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes