Gingerbread Layer Cake
Gingerbread Layer Cake is a festive masterpiece that envelops your taste buds in warm spices and rich molasses, making it the ultimate holiday dessert. Each slice is a delightful blend of nostalgia and sweetness, perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy family dinners. With its stunning layers and creamy frosting, this cake promises to be the star of any celebration, leaving everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in molasses and milk until smooth. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese or whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg