🎄 Gingerbread Cake
A Moist, Spiced Classic for the Holidays
Gingerbread cake is a timeless holiday dessert that fills your kitchen with the warm, comforting aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, this cake is ideal for Christmas gatherings, cozy winter afternoons, or even as a sweet treat alongside a cup of tea or coffee. With a rich molasses flavor and a delicate crumb, this gingerbread cake captures the essence of traditional holiday baking.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Soft and tender crumb with deep molasses flavor
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Balanced warm spices: ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg
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Easy to make from scratch with pantry-friendly ingredients
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Perfect for layering, frosting, or serving plain
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Makes your home smell amazing while baking
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 cup molasses
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup hot water or brewed strong black tea
Optional Toppings
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Whipped cream
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Cream cheese frosting
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Powdered sugar dusting
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Candied ginger or crushed ginger snaps
🍰 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Set aside.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, molasses, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.