Grandmothers Soft Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Name: Grandmothers Soft Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup dark molasses; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark molasses
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 cup boiling water
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Butter and lightly flour a 9-inch-round springform baking pan.
3
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, soda, salt, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon.
4
In a mixing bowl with electric beaters or by hand with a whisk, beat together the sugar, molasses, oil, and eggs until well blended and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add the dry ingredients and mix just until blended, scraping the bowl once or twice.
6
Add the boiling water and beat just until smooth.
7
Dont overmix or the cake will be tough.
8
The batter will be thin.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
10
Bake in the center of the oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
11
Let cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before removing the pan sides.
12
For the whipped cream In a mixing bowl with electric beaters or by hand with a whisk, whip together the cream, sugar, and vanilla to soft peaks.
13
To serve, cut the cake into 12 to 16 wedges.
14
Transfer to dessert plates and put a dollop of whipped cream and a few sprinkles of nutmeg on top.

1801

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

102

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Grandmothers Soft 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.

Grandmothers Soft Gingerbread Cake

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