Gingerbread Cake: A Joy Of Cooking Recipe
Description
Gingerbread cake is a classic dessert that is a staple in the winter holiday season. This recipe is a take on the traditional gingerbread cake, but with a few bonus ingredients that make it extra special. It has a deep, rich flavor that is sure to please any palate. The cake is moist and spongy, with a slightly crunchy crust and a hint of sweetness. The addition of spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves adds a depth of flavor that really sets this cake apart. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ¾ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, ½ cup molasses, ¼ cup warm water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add the molasses, warm water, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Equipment
To make this recipe, you will need a medium bowl, a large bowl, a whisk, a 9-inch round cake pan, and a toothpick. You may also want to have a stand mixer or hand mixer, to help cream together the butter and sugar.
Notes
If you don't have all of the spices listed, you can use a premade gingerbread spice mix. You can also use a combination of light and dark molasses to give the cake a deeper flavor. If you find that the cake is not done after 25 minutes, cover it with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
This gingerbread cake recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately 310 calories, 16g of fat, 4g of protein, and 39g of carbohydrates.
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