Description
A rich and flavorful ginger spice cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or similar-sized cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Add the molasses, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Consider adding chopped crystallized ginger for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- This cake freezes well; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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