Last Updated on August 11, 2022
For years, a remarkable gingerbread cake recipe without molasses has been a staple during Christmas. It is an easy cake recipe. In addition to that, it is light and fluffy to prepare early. Also, there is something about Gingerbread cake that is nostalgic. In addition to that, you can serve gingerbread cake in many ways. These include a dollop of whipped cream, dusted with powdered sugar, and as it is.
Moreover, it is a holiday cake with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, or nutmeg flavors. Also, you can add it with honey, sugar, or molasses to make it sweet. Furthermore, this gingerbread cake recipe will not use molasses to sweeten our cakes. Besides, these gingerbread cake recipes will be as good as the traditional gingerbread. However, it will be lighter in taste. Also, you can spread the holiday cheer. And make these gingerbread cake recipes to share with your loved ones!
1) What You Will Need In Making An Old-fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of softened salted butter, about one stick
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1 cup of dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp of baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger (you can use up to a tablespoon if you want a stronger flavor)
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp of kosher salt
- 1pc large egg (lightly beaten)
- Powdered sugar or whipped cream for serving
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowls
- 8-inch square cake pan
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Sieve or Sifter
- Cooking wire rack
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Servings and preparation time
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 27 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 7 minutes
Servings: good for nine people
Step by step instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Afterward, grease your 8-inch square cake pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Then, line your pan with parchment paper. Also, spray non-stick cooking spray in the parchment. And make sure to set aside.
Step 2
Prepare a small saucepan. Then, combine your butter and milk. Afterward, put the saucepan over medium-high heat. Also, wait until the butter melts and bubbles form around the edges of the pan. After that, add your brown sugar. Then, make sure to whisk it gently until all the sugar dissolves. Plus, you should remove it from the heat and let it cool.
Step 3
Afterward, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Then, once the butter mixture cools, stir in your egg.
Step 5
After that, create a well in the middle of your flour mixture. Next, carefully pour in your butter mixture. Also, be sure to stir to create a smooth batter. In addition to that, avoid over-mixing your batter. Remember, stop mixing when you have incorporated everything.
Step 6
Next, pour your gingerbread cake batter into your baking pan. After that, bake for about 25 to 30 minutes. Likewise, bake it until your cake cooks thoroughly. Then, allow your cake to cool completely in the cooling wire rack.
Step 7
Ultimately, slice and serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream. Be sure to do this when your gingerbread cake cools completely.
Tips and tricks
Before anything else, you should avoid over mixing the batter. Remember, over-mixing can cause the cake to become dry and tough. Also, you can store your cake inside an airtight container in a room temperature for about 1 to 2 days.
Furthermore, if you want your cake’s shelf life to last longer, you can store your gingerbread in the freezer; however, it should be plain with no topping. As a result, your cake can last up to 3 months.
Additionally, ensure that your butter is cool enough before adding your egg. Doing so will prevent the butter from cooking your egg. Also, you cannot substitute dark brown sugar with light brown sugar for this recipe. Besides, the dark brown sugar ensures that you will achieve that color and rich taste in your gingerbread cake.
Plus, if you prefer a strong and spicier cake, you can add a tablespoon of ground ginger to this recipe.
2) What You Will Need In Making A Honey Gingerbread Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup of honey
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, about one stick
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tsp of nutmeg
- 2 tsp of baking powder, leveled
- 1 tsp of ground ginger
- 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup of roughly chopped walnuts
- Two medium-sized eggs
- 2 tsp of unsweetened cocoa
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowls
- 9×9-inch square baking pan
- Small saucepan
- Rubber spatula
- Electric mixer
Servings and preparation time
This Gingerbread cake recipe is a sweet and spice cake made with honey, cranberries, and walnuts for Christmas.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Step by step instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Afterward, grease your 9×9-inch baking pan using butter or oil. And be sure to set aside.
Step 2
Then, melt your butter inside the small saucepan. When your butter melts completely, add and stir your honey until well combined.
Step 3
After that, whisk your eggs and sugar inside a mixing bowl using an electric mixer set at medium-high speed. Make sure to do it for about 3 to 5 minutes. Likewise, you can whisk until it becomes light and fluffy.
Step 4
Next, fold your honey mixture into the eggs and combine.
Step 5
Afterward, put your flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, and unsweetened cocoa inside a big mixing bowl. Then, be sure to whisk together to combine.
Step 6
After that, pour your flour mixture into the egg and honey mixture. Then, add your dried cranberry and chopped walnuts. Afterward, gently fold until well combined. In addition to that, avoid overmixing.
Step 7
Then, pour your gingerbread cake batter into your greased 9×9-inch square pan. And make sure to bake for about 25 minutes. Likewise, go ahead and bake until your gingerbread cake becomes golden brown. In addition to that, it cooks thoroughly.
Step 8
Finally, allow your gingerbread cake to cool completely before serving. Also, top your cake with any topping that you like.
Tips and Tricks To Make Gingerbread Without Molasses
Instead of cranberries, you can utilize other dried fruits like raisins for this recipe. Rather than walnuts, you can also use almonds, pecan, pistachios, and hazelnuts.
Remarkable Gingerbread Cake Recipe Without Molasses
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing bowls
- 8-inch square cake pan
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Sieve or Sifter
- Cooking wire rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of softened salted butter, about one stick
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1 cup of dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp of baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger (you can use up to a tablespoon if you want a stronger flavor)
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp of kosher salt
- 1 pc large egg lightly beaten)
- Powdered sugar or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Afterward, grease your 8-inch square cake pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Then, line your pan with parchment paper. Also, spray non-stick cooking spray in the parchment. And make sure to set aside.
- Prepare a small saucepan. Then, combine your butter and milk. Afterward, put the saucepan over medium-high heat. Also, wait until the butter melts and bubbles form around the edges of the pan. After that, add your brown sugar. Then, make sure to whisk it gently until all the sugar dissolves. Plus, you should remove it from the heat and let it cool.1/2 cup of softened salted butter, about one stick, 3/4 cup of milk, 1 cup of dark brown sugar (packed)
- Afterward, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl.1 tsp of baking soda, 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp of baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger (you can use up to a tablespoon if you want a stronger flavor), 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of ground cloves, 1/4 tsp of kosher salt
- Then, once the butter mixture cools, stir in your egg.1 pc large egg lightly beaten)
- After that, create a well in the middle of your flour mixture. Next, carefully pour in your butter mixture. Also, be sure to stir to create a smooth batter. In addition to that, avoid over-mixing your batter. Remember, stop mixing when you have incorporated everything.
- Next, pour your gingerbread cake batter into your baking pan. After that, bake for about 25 to 30 minutes. Likewise, bake it until your cake cooks thoroughly. Then, allow your cake to cool completely in the cooling wire rack.
- Ultimately, slice and serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream. Be sure to do this when your gingerbread cake cools completely.Powdered sugar or whipped cream for serving
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