Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) jar light or dark molasses; 1 (8 oz.) container yogurt (plain); 3 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar; 3/4 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 large eggs; confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

1 (12 oz.) jar light or dark molasses
1 (8 oz.) container yogurt (plain)
3 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
3/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
confectioners sugar

1
About 3 hours before serving or day ahead:
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Grease and flour 10-cup fluted baking mold or 10-inch Bundt pan.
4
Into large bowl, measure all ingredients, except confectioners sugar.
5
With mixer at low speed, beat ingredients until well mixed, constantly scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Increase speed to high; beat 2 minutes, scraping occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
6
Bake 55 to 60 minutes until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
7
Cool cake in pan on wire rack 15 minutes.
8
Remove from pan and cool on rack completely. Sift confectioners sugar on top before serving.

1239

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 oz.) jar light or dark molasses, 1 (8 oz.) container yogurt (plain), 3 c. all-purpose flour, 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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