Lightened Up Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Name: Lightened Up Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; Ground Allspice (measurement not found in recipe); 1/2 cup molasses; 2 large eggs; 1 cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and spicy gingerbread cake, lighter than traditional recipes but bursting with warming ginger flavor. Its almost sponge-like texture makes it perfect on its own, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or drizzled with a decadent glaze. Get ready for a festive treat that's both healthy and heavenly!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 103.1 kcal

Protein 4g

Rating 4.3 (14 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lightened Up Gingerbread Cake

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Ground Allspice (measurement not found in recipe)
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Lightened Up Gingerbread Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the boiling water – this will create a wonderfully moist cake.
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 the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve plain, with ice cream, or your favorite glaze.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

Carbs

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