Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake a moist and delicious cake.  Perfect served simple or with a dollop of Cinnamon Whipped Cream.  The perfect Holiday Dessert.

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

This is a simple and easy cake that has become a Holiday tradition in our house.

The first time I made gingerbread cookies I wasn’t sure my family and friends would appreciate them as much as I did.

I thought the strong taste would not grab them they way it did me.  But was I wrong!

Especially with my youngest daughter, who declared them her absolute favourite cookie ever!  So the next year when I made them again I was sure it was just a fluke and she would decide they weren’t to her liking after all.

Nope I was wrong, “yay my favourite cookies”.  Who would have guessed?

So this year I decided a change was needed and I would make my Mom’s Gingerbread Cake recipe.  And I have to admit this cake is amazing.

How to make Gingerbread Cake

• In a medium bowl cream butter, then gradually add the brown sugar and the molasses and beat to combine, then add the hot water and beat until combined.
• In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger (if using).
• Add the flour mixture in 3 parts to the creamed mixture beating after each addition.  Then add the beaten eggs.  Beat to combine.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes.
• Let cool completely before serving.  Serve with a spoonful of Cinnamon whipped cream.

How to store a Gingerbread Cake

Store the Gingerbread Cake in a cool dry place, be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic or in an airtight container. It will last for about five days.

The taste of the cake will actually improve after a day or two.

The cake can also be frozen. Freeze tightly wrapped in plastic in an airtight freezer bag or container. Properly stored it will keep for up to six months in the freezer.

Gingerbread Cake

If you enjoy your Gingerbread Cake warm then you can reheat the cake in a 300F (150C) degree oven for about five minutes.

More Holiday Cakes to Enjoy.

Homemade Coconut Cake

Panettone Italian Christmas Sweet Bread 

Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake

This cake tastes exactly like a gingerbread cookie.  Not overly strong on taste, actually I would say perfect.  It is the best Gingerbread Cake I have ever tried.

And yes my youngest loved it.  And what’s even better is that it is so easy to make.  No heavy frostings needed.  Just a spoonful of Cinnamon Whipped Cream and dessert is served.

So if you are looking for the perfect Cake for this Holiday Season I think you will be pleasantly surprised by this Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake.  Enjoy!

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Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake a simple, moist & easy Christmas Cake Recipe. Served with a spoonful of whipped cream makes it perfect. 

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 454kcal

Author Rosemary Molloy / An Italian in my Kitchen

Ingredients

GINGERBREAD CAKE

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2/3 cup hot water
• 2 1/4 cups flour (cake/pastry flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger (optional)
• 2 eggs beaten

CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM

• 1 cup cream (whole or whipping)
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 350°.  Grease and flour a 9 inch cake pan. 

GINGERBREAD CAKE

• In a medium bowl cream butter, then gradually add the brown sugar and the molasses and beat to combine, then add the hot water and combine.
• In another medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger (if using).
• Add the flour mixture in 3 parts to the creamed mixture beating after each addition.  Then add the beaten eggs.  Beat to combine.
• Pour into prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  Let cool completely before serving.  Serve with a spoonful of Cinnamon whipped cream.  Enjoy!

CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM

• In a medium bowl add cream, cinnamon and sugar, beat until stiff.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 424mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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Updated from December 12, 2017.