Gingerbread Cake and Its Nutritional Information

Gingerbread Cake and Its Nutritional Information

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (180ml) molasses
  • ½ cup (120ml) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 cup (230g) cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Recipe:

1. Prepare the Cake Batter:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine brown sugar, molasses, melted butter, and hot water. Stir until smooth.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.

2. Bake the Cake:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting.

3. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until the frosting is fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.

4. Frost the Cake:

  • Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. For a decorative touch, sprinkle with cinnamon or gingerbread cookie crumbs.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

  • Slice the gingerbread cake and serve. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Nutritional Information (Per Slice):

  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
    • Sugars: 30g
  • Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
  • Sodium: 320mg

Tips for Success:

  • Use high-quality molasses for the best flavour.
  • Let the cake cool completely before applying the frosting to prevent it from melting.
  • Add a dash of nutmeg for an extra layer of warm spice.

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