Description
A moist, spice-infused holiday cake topped with a rich and shiny molasses glaze.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 cup unsulphured molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tbsp molasses (for glaze)
1-2 tbsp hot water (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Beat in the egg and then the 1 cup of molasses until well combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Stir in the boiling water by hand. The batter will be thin; this is normal for a moist gingerbread cake with molasses glaze.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: While the cake cools slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of molasses, and hot water to create the molasses glaze.
Step 9: Drizzle the glaze over the warm gingerbread cake and allow it to set before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your boiling water is truly boiling to properly bloom the spices. For a deeper flavor, let the cake sit for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
