Description
Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Cream is the ultimate holiday treat that fills your home with the warm aroma of spices. This moist cake, topped with a luscious cinnamon-infused cream, offers a delightful experience reminiscent of festive gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a stunning dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether served warm or chilled, each slice is a celebration of flavor and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and molasses until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the cinnamon cream, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add whipped cream and cinnamon until combined.
- Serve cake warm or chilled with cinnamon cream on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg