Description
A delicious and festive Gingerbread Poke Cake perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the molasses, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the warm cream over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whip until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves to the dry ingredients.
- For a festive touch, top with crushed gingerbread cookies or candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg