Gingerbread cake with cinnamon molasses frosting sounds like a deliciously cozy treat! Here’s a recipe for you:
Gingerbread Cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Cinnamon Molasses Frosting:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream (if needed)
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, molasses, and cinnamon, beating until smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
- Slice and serve, and enjoy your delicious gingerbread cake with cinnamon molasses frosting!
Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy baking!
