Description
This Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfect festive dessert that captures the essence of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prep your cake pans. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and spices.
- Cream butter and sugars till fluffy; add molasses.
- Mix in egg and alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool cakes, then whip frosting ingredients till smooth and spread onto cooled cake layers.
Notes
Always ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Protein: 4 g