Christmas Gingerbread Cake
Celebrate the holidays with this Christmas gingerbread cake! Rich, moist, and perfectly spiced, it’s the ultimate festive dessert for family and friends.
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until combined.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice and serve as is, or sprinkle with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.