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Moist Gingerbread Cake

Moist Gingerbread Cake: A Heartwarming Holiday Treat

This Moist Gingerbread Cake is a delightful twist on a classic holiday treat, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be swapped with whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder a crucial leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda works with acidic ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon adjust to preferred spice level
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger offers signature flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves adds depth and richness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances flavors
  • 1/2 cup Honey lightens the sweet taste
  • 1/2 cup Oil for a tender, moist cake
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar keeps cake moist
  • 1/2 cup Water hydrates the batter
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream for serving
  • 2 tablespoons Icing Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • 20 cm square baking pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a 20 cm square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil, then stir in the honey and baking soda. Let it sit to cool.
  3. Whisk the oil and brown sugar together until creamy, then beat in the egg until fluffy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the honey mixture.
  6. Fold in the remaining dry ingredients without overmixing.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh spices for enhanced flavor and avoid overmixing the batter.

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