Description
A homemade Traditional Gingerbread Cake filled with warm spices and rich flavors. Quick to prepare and perfect for festive occasions, this cake is sure to bring joy to any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 pomegranate
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F and prepare a cake pan with butter and flour.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well.
- Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, lemon zest, and molasses in a mixer.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients and milk, mixing gently.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 35-45 minutes until done.
- Let cool, dust with powdered sugar, and top with whipped cream and pomegranate.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients help create a smooth batter.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Use dark molasses for a richer flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg