gingerbread cake
This warm and spiced gingerbread cake is perfect for a cozy day. Enjoy it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and molasses. Beat until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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