Description
A nostalgic spiced gingerbread cake filled with warm spices and rich molasses, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the brown sugar and molasses until smooth, then add the eggs and oil.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best results. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cake, dessert, holiday, spiced, moist, baking