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 Fashion Gingerbread Cake 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?

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

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.

More Holiday Cakes to Enjoy.

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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

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

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

Servings: 10

Calories: 454 kcal

Author: Rosemary

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

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

GINGERBREAD CAKE

1. 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.

2. In another medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger (if using).

3. Add the flour mixture in 3 parts to the creamed mixture beating after each addition.  Then add the beaten eggs.  Beat to combine.

4. 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

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

Nutrition Facts

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22g 34%

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Cholesterol 237mg 79%

Sodium 225mg 9%

Potassium 424mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 53g 18%

Sugars 30g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 17.9%

Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 11.9%

Iron 17.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.