Gingerbread Torte Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup molasses; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; Chopped crystallized ginger, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Chopped crystallized ginger, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment.
2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg at a time. Gradually beat in molasses. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Transfer to prepared pans.
3
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely.
4
Beat cream cheese, butter and lemon zest until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread or pipe 2/3 cup frosting between each layer. Top with remaining frosting. If desired, sprinkle with crystallized ginger. Store in refrigerator.

1515

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Torte 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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