Ginger Cake With Maple Frosting Recipe

Name: Ginger Cake With Maple Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 5 large eggs; 1 3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar; 2/3 cup applesauce (do not use unsweetened); 1/4 cup molasses; 3 cups cake flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 5 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Frosting:; 3 sticks (3/4 lb.) unsalted butter, softened; 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

Servings: persons

Cake:
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
5 large eggs
1 3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
2/3 cup applesauce (do not use unsweetened)
1/4 cup molasses
3 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
5 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
3 sticks (3/4 lb.) unsalted butter, softened
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

1
Make cake: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease two 9-inch round pans and line with parchment.
2
Whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, sugar, applesauce and molasses in a large bowl until smooth. Sift dry ingredients on a sheet of waxed paper. Add to buttermilk mixture, stirring to combine.
3
Divide batter between pans and bake in center of oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely. (Can be made one day ahead. Wrap in plastic and store at room temperature.)
4
Make frosting: In a bowl with electric mixer, beat butter until smooth and creamy. Slowly add sugar, beating constantly. Add syrup and extract (if using), beating until well combined.
5
Assemble cake: Reserve 1/4 cup of frosting. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread with 1 generous cup of frosting; top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
6
If cake was refrigerated overnight, bring to room temperature. Spread a dollop of reserved frosting on store-bought gingerbread cookies to stick them to cake (or make your own cookies).

3146

kcal

Calories

181

Fat

370

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 5 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Ginger Cake With Maple Frosting 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.

Ginger Cake With Maple Frosting

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