Molasses Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Molasses Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; Cooking spray; 2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fat-free buttermilk; 3/4 cup molasses; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Frosting:; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened

Servings: persons

Cake:
Cooking spray
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
3/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Frosting:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare cake, coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; line bottom of pan with wax paper. Coat wax paper with cooking spray.
3
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4
Place buttermilk and next 5 ingredients (buttermilk through egg) in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture, stirring just until combined.
5
Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack. Loosen cake from sides of pan with a narrow metal spatula; remove from pan. Peel off wax paper; cool completely on a wire rack.
6
To prepare frosting, place powdered sugar, lemon rind, and cream cheese in a bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Spread the frosting over top of the cake. Cut into squares.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, Cooking spray, 2 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Molasses Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting 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!