Description
A delightful holiday dessert that combines the classic flavors of gingerbread with warm spices, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup warm water
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Whipped cream or frosting (optional)
- Chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, molasses, and warm water until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar or add frosting, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust spices according to preference. This cake can also be served with various toppings for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg