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Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting

A moist spiced gingerbread cake topped with creamy cinnamon molasses frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup milk
Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar, then add molasses, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  5. Bake until toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  8. Frost cake and serve.

Notes

Flavor improves after resting overnight.