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Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Julianne Bayer Dell
This homemade Gingerbread Cake is topped with a cinnamon maple cream cheese frosting. You’ll love this recipe, it’s flavored with molasses, ginger, all spice, cloves and a touch of nutmeg. It’s the perfect holiday treat.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 15 1 slice
Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 4 large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Light Sour Cream
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese cold
  • 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Heavy Whipping Cream or Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, molasses and vanilla extract and sour cream. Beat on medium speed until the well combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine all remaining dry ingredients. Then, add half the dry ingredients to the batter followed half the milk and beat until it starts to combine.
  • Finally add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing on low speed while pouring in the milk and beating until all of the ingredients are well combined. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir the batter from the bottom to the top to ensure it’s well mixed.
  • Bake in a 9x13-inch pan at 350°F for 30-32 minutes. Test the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Cool Completely.
  • Cut the butter into 1-inch blocks. Beat the butter for 1-2 minutes until it is slightly softened.
  • Then add the cream cheese and cream together for 2-3 minutes until they are fluffy and free of lumps, scape down the bowl occasionally.
  • Slowly add 2 cups of confectionary sugar, followed by the heavy cream, maple syrup and vanilla extract and beat until desired consistency is reached.
  • Add the remaining powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until desired consistency, at least 2 minutes.

Notes

  • The sour cream can be substituted with Greek Yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 52g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Cakes, Christmas, Desserts, Family Meals and Snacks, Ginger, Holidays, Party Food
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