Ingredients for Gingerbread Cake
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Cinnamon
- Salted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- Unsulphured Molasses
- 1/2 cup boiling water
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How to Make Gingerbread Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 cup sour cream.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup molasses and 1/2 cup boiling water; stir until molasses is dissolved.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the molasses mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm with applesauce and whipped cream.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
86g
Fat
41g
Carbs
17g
