Gingerbread Molasses Spice Cake
Gingerbread Molasses Spice Cake is the quintessential holiday dessert that fills your home with the warm, inviting aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet molasses. This moist cake serves as a delightful centerpiece for festive gatherings or cozy winter evenings. Topped with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting, each slice offers a rich flavor profile that dances on your palate and warms your soul. Whip this up easily for any occasion and leave your guests asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 brown sugar (dark)
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider folding in chopped walnuts or pecans. Substitute fresh ginger for ground ginger if you prefer a zestier flavor—adjust quantities accordingly.