Gingerbread cake

• For 1 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 40 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Cake Batter
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Ground ginger : 2 teaspoons
  • Ground cinnamon : 1 teaspoon
  • Ground cloves : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Baking soda : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter (softened) : 1/2 cup
  • Granulated sugar : 1/2 cup
  • Molasses : 1/2 cup
  • Egg : 1
  • Hot water : 1/2 cup
• Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Cream cheese (softened) : 8 ounces
  • Unsalted butter (softened) : 1/4 cup
  • Powdered sugar : 2 cups
  • Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water. Mix until just combined.
• Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and well combined.
• Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
• Serve and enjoy!

Tips

• For a stronger ginger flavor, you can increase the amount of ground ginger in the cake batter.
• Make sure the cream cheese and butter for the frosting are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.

Information

• This gingerbread cake is perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving a warm and spicy dessert.
• You can decorate the cake with additional spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, for an extra festive touch.