Description
Gingerbread cake is the ultimate cozy dessert, perfect for warming up chilly winter days. With its rich blend of spices and moist texture, each slice offers a delightful balance of sweetness and warmth that evokes fond holiday memories. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat after a long day. Top it with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgence or enjoy it plain for a simple yet satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat brown sugar and eggs until fluffy. Mix in molasses and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg