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Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting

Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting

A rich, spiced gingerbread cake topped with a luscious cinnamon molasses cream cheese frosting — the perfect holiday dessert full of warm flavor.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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    • For the Cake:
    • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1 large egg
    • 3/4 cup molasses
    • 1 cup hot water

 

  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix well.
  4. Stir in molasses and hot water until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, molasses, cinnamon, and vanilla extract; beat until fluffy and smooth.
  9. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or crushed ginger snaps.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • This cake tastes even better the next day as the spices develop.
  • Author: Mateo
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: gingerbread cake, holiday dessert, molasses frosting, Christmas cake, cinnamon frosting