Ginger-Molasses Cake Recipe

Name: Ginger-Molasses Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 5 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup vegetable oil; Purchased caramel sauce, warmed; Whipped cream

Servings: persons

3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
5 teaspoons ground ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup vegetable oil
Purchased caramel sauce, warmed
Whipped cream

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter and flour 12-cup Bundt pan.
3
Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl.
4
Whisk molasses, sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl until well blended.
5
Whisk in 1 cup boiling water and oil, then dry ingredients.
6
Pour batter into prepared pan.
7
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
8
Cool in pan on rack 20 minutes.
9
Turn out onto plate; cool completely.
10
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
11
Cover and store at room temperature.)
12
Cut cake into wedges.
13
Serve with warm caramel sauce and whipped cream.

1726

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 5 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Molasses 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.

Ginger-Molasses Cake

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