How to Make Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays. This recipe is simple to follow and produces a moist and flavorful cake that everyone will love.

Details

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

FAQ

Q: What can use instead of brown sugar?

A: You can use white sugar or molasses in place of brown sugar in this recipe.

Q: What can use instead of butter?

A: You can use margarine or vegetable oil in place of butter in this recipe.

Q: Can make this cake ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can make this cake ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Q: How do frost this cake?

A: You can frost this cake with your favorite frosting. like to use a cream cheese frosting.

Pros

Gingerbread cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays. It is also a relatively easy cake to make, and it can be customized to your liking.

Tips

For a moist and flavorful gingerbread cake, be sure to use fresh ingredients. Also, be sure to bake the cake until it is cooked through, but not too brown.

Summary

Gingerbread cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for the holidays. This recipe is simple to follow and produces a moist and flavorful cake that everyone will love.