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Easy Moist Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting

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Welcome! This is the easy gingerbread cake recipe you need for cozy winter gatherings. It is super moist, full of warm spices, and topped with a rich cinnamon molasses frosting. This recipe is simple to follow and perfect for your holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • For the Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1–3 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until just combined.
  4. Mix in the molasses until fully incorporated into the batter.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the boiling water, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be thin.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. To make the Cinnamon Molasses Frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and molasses. Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve this cozy winter dessert.

Notes

  • For an extra crunchy texture, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts with the dry ingredients.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • To ensure a truly moist gingerbread cake, measure your flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off.

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