Description
A delightful cake infused with warm spices and topped with a rich cinnamon molasses frosting, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in molasses.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with boiling water until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, molasses, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Once cooled, layer and frost the cakes generously with the cinnamon molasses frosting.
Notes
Consider adding orange or lemon zest for a citrus twist, or stir in chopped nuts for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg