Gingerbread Cake

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

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Indulge your senses with a slice of our delightful Gingerbread Cake, a perfect blend of warm spices that will transport you to a cozy winter evening. This popular dessert is not just a treat; it’s an experience, bringing together the aromatic notes of freshly grated ginger and ground cinnamon, with the rich sweetness of molasses and brown sugar. Each bite is a comforting reminder of holiday traditions and family gatherings, making it an ideal addition to your festive table.

Ready to impress your guests in just 180 minutes, this cake serves 8 and boasts a caloric count that satisfies without compromising on taste. The preparation is simple enough that even novice bakers can create a showstopper that garners compliments. Once baked to perfection, the cake cools down beautifully and showcases a luscious layer of whipped cream delicately folded with store-bought lemon curd, adding a zesty contrast to the dense, spiced cake.

As a final touch, a sprinkle of finely grated lemon zest elevates this dessert to a whole new level, offering a refreshing brightness that harmonizes beautifully with the rich flavors. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this Gingerbread Cake is sure to satisfy your cravings and bring a sense of joy to every gathering. Bake it, serve it, and enjoy the warm smiles it brings!

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