Gingerbread Cake with Molasses Frosting
This gingerbread cake with molasses frosting is a moist and delicious cake recipe that has all the classic flavors of the holiday. The rich and creamy frosting has just the right amount of sweetness that complements the flavor of the cake.
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gingerbread Cake, Gingerbread Cake with Molasses Frosting, Gingerbread Recipe, Molasses Frosting
Servings: 9 Servings
Author: Deliciously Seasoned
Gingerbread Cake
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat milk and brown sugar together just until sugar is melted and mixture is lukewarm.
In another small saucepan, heat molasses and corn syrup until lukewarm.
While both pans are cooling, cut cold butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
Once both pans have cooled a bit, add milk mixture to flour mixture and stir until blended. Then add molasses mixture and stir.
Add egg and whisk until well combined.
Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool completely in pan.
Molasses Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
Add vanilla and cinnamon, mix well.
Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Mix molasses into mixture and blend well.
Once cake has completely cooled, frost top of cake.