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Gingerbread Cake Recipe

A delicious and moist gingerbread cake perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 large egg

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses, and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with hot water. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Gingerbread, Holiday
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