Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Traditional Gingerbread Cake, bursting with molasses and spices. Ideal for festive occasions, this easy-to-make cake brings warmth and comfort to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of one lemon
- ½ cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 1 whole pomegranate
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F and prepare the baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl; whisk to mix well.
- Cream butter with brown sugar, then add eggs, lemon zest, and molasses.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, adding milk in between.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the cake, then top with whipped cream and pomegranate seeds before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Refrigerate for a week or freeze slices for 3 months.
Consider adding nutmeg or cardamom for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg