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Gingerbread Layer Cake

Moist and flavorful Gingerbread Layer Cake perfect for the holidays, featuring rich spices and creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt using sea salt adds gourmet flair
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or salted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cake pans
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Stir in molasses and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Prepare the frosting by beating together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla and cream.
  7. Once the cake layers are cool, assemble by frosting between layers and on top.
  8. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and do not overmix the batter.

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