Description
A delightful and comforting gingerbread cake perfect for festive celebrations and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the molasses, warm water, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- This cake can also be topped with a cream cheese frosting for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cake, Festive Treat, Cozy Dessert