Description

This gingerbread cake with cinnamon molasses frosting combines deep molasses flavor with warming spices, creating a dessert that feels like a hug from the inside out. It's moist, forgiving for beginner bakers, and perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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2½ cups All-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Baking soda
2 teaspoons Ground ginger
1½ teaspoons Ground cinnamo
½ teaspoon Ground cloves
½ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
2 Large eggs
1 cup Molasses
1 cup Buttermilk
½ cup Hot water
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
4 cups Powdered sugar
3 tablespoons Molasses (for frosting)
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for frosting)
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons Heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a large bowl
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour in the molasses and mix until fully combined
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix just until combined after each addition. Stir in the hot water
Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely
Prepare the frosting by beating the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Mix in the molasses, cinnamon, and vanilla. Add heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides

Notes

Always use fresh spices for the best flavor.

Don't skip the hot water in the batter for moisture.

Let your cakes cool completely before frosting.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 58g
Sodium: 340mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 78g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg