Gingerbread Cake: The Best Comfort Dessert for Cozy Nights
This Gingerbread Cake is a delightful comfort dessert perfect for cozy nights, filled with warm spices and a rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine molasses, oil, and eggs.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, then mix in hot water until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- This cake can also be made ahead of time and stored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cake, Comfort Dessert, Cozy Nights