Remarkable Gingerbread Cake Recipe Without Molasses
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.
Servings: 9 people
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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