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Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delight in this Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, a festive dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ⅔ cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • cup honey
  • cup molasses
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (¾ stick)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch square pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Stand mixer
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch square pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and baking soda.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until lightly beaten. Add the honey and molasses and whisk until combined, then whisk in the milk and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix just until combined. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 21 to 25 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  5. Place the cake on a cooling rack and let it cool completely. Wait to make the frosting until the cake has completely cooled.
  6. To prepare the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and stir until incorporated, then whip the frosting until it’s nice and fluffy.
  7. Spread frosting evenly over the top of the cake. If desired, sift additional cinnamon on top. Then, slice it and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is best stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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