Moist Gingerbread Cake

Experience the warmth of the holiday season with this irresistibly Moist Gingerbread Cake, a dessert that's as comforting as it is flavorful. Infused with the bold spices of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and sweetened with rich molasses and brown sugar, this cake delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice in every bite. Its tender crumb, achieved with the addition of buttermilk, makes it unbelievably moist, while the optional dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant, festive touch. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings, or whenever you're craving nostalgic comfort food. Serve it as is, or pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a show-stopping dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 quarters cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.75 cup molasses
• 2 eggs, large
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray, and lightly dust with flour. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the dry mixture aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the molasses to the creamed butter mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 6

Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1636.8 grams (1636.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5293

Total Fat 117.60g	151%
Saturated Fat 68.90g	345%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 657mg	219%
Sodium 3567mg	155%
Total Carbohydrate 1033.00g	376%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 789.20g
Protein 52.80g	106%

Vitamin D 207IU	1035%
Calcium 1429mg	110%
Iron 32mg	179%
Potassium 5152mg	110%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.6%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 76.5%