Description
A rich, warmly spiced Gingerbread Molasses Cake with a moist crumb and creamy cinnamon molasses frosting — a nostalgic treat perfect for cozy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then add molasses and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and hot water to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add molasses, cinnamon, and vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and enjoy with your favorite warm drink.
Notes
For best flavor, let the cake rest overnight — the spices deepen beautifully. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: gingerbread, molasses, cake, cinnamon, holiday dessert, cozy baking