Moist Gingerbread Cake Recipe
Discover the ultimate Super Moist Gingerbread Cake recipe for a deliciously indulgent treat Try it today
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 9x9-inch cake
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
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- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
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- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
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- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water, until just combined.
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- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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- Serve slices of the Super Moist Gingerbread Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
This Super Moist Gingerbread Cake is a festive dessert packed with warm spices and molasses flavor. Perfect for the holiday season!