Woodlawn Ginger Cakes Recipe

Warm, gooey, and bursting with ginger flavor! These Woodlawn Ginger Cakes are a family favorite, best enjoyed straight from the oven while still warm and soft. Get ready for an irresistible treat that's perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. This recipe delivers the ultimate ginger cake experience.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 95 mins

Calories 120 kcal

Protein 2g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Woodlawn Ginger Cakes

1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
Shortening
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Unsulphured Molasses
All Purpose Flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
Cinnamon
Cloves
Ginger

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How to Make Woodlawn Ginger Cakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground cloves, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in 1 cup of molasses.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before serving warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Woodlawn Ginger Cakes?

Woodlawn Ginger Cakes takes about 115 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 95 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Woodlawn Ginger Cakes?

Woodlawn Ginger Cakes has approximately 120 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Woodlawn Ginger Cakes?

The key ingredients for Woodlawn Ginger Cakes are Butter, Shortening, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Unsulphured Molasses, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.