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Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Cozy Hot Wow 3.

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12–15 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: A cozy, spiced dessert featuring a soft gingerbread cake layered with silky cream cheese frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings and winter nights. This moist, richly scented treat delivers warm hugs of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. Easy to bake, it makes an impressive centerpiece, and its classic look and comforting taste are sure to win hearts on Pinterest and at family tables.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in molasses and egg until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with hot water, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  8. Spread over cooled cake and slice to serve.

Notes

  • Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • Let the cake come to room temperature before serving for easier frosting spreading.
  • Can be made a day ahead; the flavors deepen overnight.
  • Adjust spices to taste; extra ginger for more warmth.
  • Toast a slice lightly for extra aroma before serving (optional).
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 to 1/15 of cake)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: Gingerbread cake, Cream cheese frosting, Molasses cake, Spiced cake, Holiday dessert, Winter dessert, Cozy dessert, Easy gingerbread cake, Layer cake, Christmas dessert

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