Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup mild molasses mixed with 1 cup hot water; Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup mild molasses mixed with 1 cup hot water
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Sift together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
3
Beat together shortening, sugar, and egg in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
4
In 3 batches, alternately beat in flour mixture and molasses mixture at low speed until smooth.
5
Pour batter into a greased 9- by 2-inch square metal baking pan and smooth top.
6
Bake cake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.
7
Cool cake in pan on a rack.

410

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, 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.

Gingerbread Cake

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