Moist Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Glaze Recipe

Name: Moist Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter for greasing; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, preferably fresh; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup, packed, dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger (a 2-ounce piece, peeled); Grated zest of 2 lemons; 1/2 cup grapeseed oil; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup stout beer; 3/4 cup molasses; ⅓ cup brewed coffee; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

Butter for greasing
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, preferably fresh
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup, packed, dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger (a 2-ounce piece, peeled)
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup stout beer
3/4 cup molasses
⅓ cup brewed coffee
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
3
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large bowl combine brown sugar, turbinado, ginger, zest of 1 lemon and oil.
6
Beat in egg.
7
Place beer, molasses and coffee in a deep pot, at least 3 quarts.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
10
Mixture will bubble up.
11
Allow to cool 5 minutes.
12
Whisk flour mixture alternately with beer mixture into brown sugar mixture, in 3 shifts.
13
Pour batter in pan and bake 40 minutes without opening oven.
14
Give pan a 180-degree turn and bake another 15 minutes, until cake is springy and a tester comes out clean.
15
Cool on a rack.
16
When cool, remove sides of pan, invert briefly to remove bottom of pan and paper and set upright on a plate.
17
Place confectioners sugar in a bowl, whisk in remaining zest and salt, then lemon juice.
18
Spread over top of cake, allowing glaze to drip down the sides.

737

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter for greasing, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Moist Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Glaze 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moist Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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