Glazed Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Name: Glazed Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1 cup molasses; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup each strong brewed coffee and orange juice; 2 tablespoons water; 3 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, mace and nutmeg; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup raisins
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup each strong brewed coffee and orange juice
2 tablespoons water
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, mace and nutmeg
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Place raisins in a small bowl; add boiling water to cover and let stand 5 minutes. Drain.
2
In a large bowl, whisk molasses, brown sugar, oil, coffee, orange juice and water until blended. In a small bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3-4 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. In another bowl, whisk remaining cake ingredients. Add to molasses mixture alternately with eggs, mixing just until combined. Fold in raisins.
3
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Pour over cake.

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

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: 1 cup raisins, 1 cup molasses, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Glazed 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.

Glazed Gingerbread Cake

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