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Quick and easy gingerbread cake decorated with icing and spices

Quick & Easy Gingerbread Cake

This delightful Quick & Easy Gingerbread Cake offers a comforting taste of the holidays with its warm spices and moist texture. It's simple to prepare, making it a perfect treat for any festive occasion or a cozy evening.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup hot water
Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If desired, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled cake.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle a little candied ginger on top of the glaze before it sets.