Gingerbread Cake with Molasses Frosting: 7 Reasons It's a Must-Try Treat!
This Gingerbread Cake with Molasses Frosting is moist, flavorful, and perfect for the holidays! The rich molasses flavor pairs perfectly with the warm spices.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Molasses
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Hot water
Molasses Frosting
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Molasses
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Cake Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine oil, sugar, molasses, and eggs. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cake with the molasses frosting.
Notes
Enjoy this delicious Gingerbread Cake with Molasses Frosting with a warm cup of coffee or tea!