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Easy Christmas gingerbread cake with festive decorations

Easy Christmas Gingerbread Cake

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A delightful and easy gingerbread cake perfect for holiday celebrations, filled with rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, then stir in the molasses and milk until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy with a dusting of powdered sugar or your favorite frosting!

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh grated ginger or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.

  • Author: dailyciousrecipes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg