Gingerbread Cake

Health score
2%
Gingerbread Cake
180 min.
8
440kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of our delightful Gingerbread Cake, a perfect dessert to brighten up any occasion. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a celebration of the cozy, comforting essence of ginger and molasses. With a rich, moist texture and a hint of sweetness, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread wafting through your kitchen, inviting friends and family to gather around the table. The combination of grated ginger, ground cinnamon, and light molasses creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate, while the luscious whipped cream and zesty lemon curd topping add a refreshing contrast that elevates this dessert to new heights.

Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself to a sweet escape, this Gingerbread Cake is the ideal choice. It serves eight, making it perfect for sharing, and with a preparation time of just three hours, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the process of baking. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get ready to impress your loved ones with a slice of this delectable cake that embodies the spirit of the season!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • large eggs beaten to blend
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons ginger grated peeled
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup lemon curd store-bought
  • servings lemon zest finely grated
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed ()
  • 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses light ()
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cut into 1/2" pieces (1 stick)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat pan withnonstick spray. Line bottom with parchmentpaper; spray paper.
  2. Whisk flour and next5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Place butterin a large bowl.
  4. Pour 1/2 cup boiling waterover; whisk until melted.
  5. Whisk in sugar andnext 3 ingredients.
  6. Add dry ingredients;whisk to blend.
  7. Transfer to prepared pan.
  8. Bake until a tester inserted into center ofcake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  9. Letcool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wirerack; let cool.
  10. Remove parchment.
  11. Beat cream and sugar in a mediumbowl until firm peaks form. Fold in curd,leaving swirls.
  12. Spread over cake.
  13. Garnishwith zest.
  14. Per serving: 430 calories, 24 g fat, 50 g carbohydrates
  15. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein3.96%
Fat47.88%
Carbs48.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.88
Glycemic Load
19.94
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.3152172798696%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:439.93kcal
22%
Fat:23.76g
36.55%
Saturated Fat:14.79g
92.44%
Carbohydrates:53.78g
17.93%
Net Carbohydrates:52.97g
19.26%
Sugar:35.28g
39.2%
Cholesterol:87.37mg
29.12%
Sodium:364.86mg
15.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.42g
8.83%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.56%
Selenium:14.97µg
21.39%
Vitamin A:826.35IU
16.53%
Magnesium:61.45mg
15.36%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.48%
Iron:2.42mg
13.45%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.15%
Folate:47.71µg
11.93%
Potassium:397.79mg
11.37%
Calcium:101.99mg
10.2%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.08%
Vitamin B3:1.66mg
8.28%
Copper:0.16mg
7.81%
Phosphorus:71.64mg
7.16%
Vitamin D:0.81µg
5.43%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.81%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.59%
Fiber:0.81g
3.25%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.73%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.12%
Vitamin K:2.1µg
2%
Source:Epicurious