Frosted Maple Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Name: Frosted Maple Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 cup pure maple syrup; 1 cup sour cream; 4 tablespoons butter, melted (1/2 stick); 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar (also called icing or powdered sugar); 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 6 tablespoons maple syrup

Servings: persons

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TO MAKE THE CAKE:.
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
3
In a bowl, combine the egg, maple syrup, sour cream and melted butter; blend well.
4
In a second bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, and salt and mix well.
5
Combine the liquid and dry ingredients until they are well blended.
6
Pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured 8 x 8 inch baking pan and bake for 35 minutes or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan.
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Transfer to a serving dish and let cool before frosting.
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TO MAKE THE FROSTING:.
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In a bowl, combine all of the frosting ingredients.
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Mix until smooth.
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Spread over the cooled gingerbread.
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Burt Wolf * Eating Well.

1026

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 cup pure maple syrup, 1 cup sour cream, 4 tablespoons butter, melted (1/2 stick), and more.

Yes, Frosted Maple Gingerbread Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Frosted Maple Gingerbread Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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