Name: Gingerbread Cake with Ermine Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsulfured molasses; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup all-purpose flour (for frosting); 2 cups milk (for frosting); 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Description

A delightful gingerbread cake paired with creamy ermine frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings or any time of the year.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsulfured molasses
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour (for frosting)
2 cups milk (for frosting)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine molasses, sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Gradually blend the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix!
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, cook flour and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Allow this mixture to cool.
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the cooled flour mixture and vanilla. Whip until super light and creamy.
Frost the cooled gingerbread, slice, and serve!

Notes

Pair with spiced whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: gingerbread, holiday dessert, cake, festive recipes