Description
Gingerbread Layer Cake is the ultimate festive dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings. With its soft, spiced layers infused with molasses and warm spices like ginger and cinnamon, this cake is a true celebration of cozy moments. Each slice offers a delightful flavor experience that will transport you back to fond memories. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and sweeten any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup dark unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients with milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg