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Spiced Gingerbread Cake

A deliciously spiced gingerbread cake perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup hot water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Cake, Gingerbread, Holiday
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