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Gingerbread with Molasses Frosting: Discover the Recipe!

A delicious gingerbread cake topped with a rich molasses frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Molasses Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the gingerbread cools, prepare the molasses frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, molasses, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Once the gingerbread is completely cool, spread the molasses frosting evenly over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves to the dry ingredients.
  • You can substitute the molasses in the frosting with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.

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