This Gingerbread Cake recipe offers a delectable treat perfect for the holiday season. The cake is a rich blend of all-purpose flour, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and other baking essentials, yielding a moist and flavorful base with a classic gingerbread aroma. The addition of molasses deepens the flavor profile, creating a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The cake is then frosted with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting, a creamy and slightly tangy complement to the spiced cake. This frosting is made by whipping together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable. This gingerbread cake, with its warm spices and comforting flavors, is an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings or a cozy winter treat.
Ingredients:
- Gingerbread Cake: 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp salt, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ¾ cup unsalted butter, 2 tbsp oil, ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup white sugar, ½ cup molasses, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 large eggs, ½ cup buttermilk.
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: 4 oz cream cheese, ¾ cup unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Instructions:
- Cake: Brown butter, mix dry ingredients. Beat butter, oil, sugars, add molasses, vanilla, eggs. Combine with dry ingredients and buttermilk. Bake in prepared pan at 350℉ for 37-40 min.
- Frosting: Sift powdered sugar, cinnamon. Beat butter, cream cheese, add powdered sugar, vanilla. Frost cooled cake.
Delight in the rich and comforting flavors of this Gingerbread Cake, perfect for bringing a touch of warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. Its aromatic spices and creamy frosting make it a crowd-pleaser, ideal for sharing with friends and family during the festive season. Enjoy the process of baking this beautiful cake and the happiness it brings to those who savor it. Each slice is not just a treat but a celebration of holiday flavors and shared moments. Gather, bake, and enjoy these delightful experiences together.