• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
A Few Shortcuts
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Tips
  • Printables
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Tips
  • Printables
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Crafts
    • Tips
    • Printables
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    You are here Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Cake Recipes

    Gingerbread Cake Recipe

    Published: Nov 10, 2019 · Modified: Nov 17, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

    347 shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    When it is cold outside and you want to make something warm and delicious this Gingerbread Cake Recipe is PERFECTION!

    Slice of gingerbread cake with whipped cream

    The holidays and the colder months in general are a great time of year to enjoy the sweeter things in life. Specifically all things baked goods. I love a delicious slice of cake or a cookie with my coffee in the afternoons. They are also a great way to share time and catch up with friends. This INCREDIBLE Gingerbread Cake Recipe is one of my all time favorites and I had to share it with you!

    Jump to:
    • Supplies
    • How to
    • Serving
    • Gluten Free
    • Dairy Free
    • Recipe

    Supplies

    Ingredients

    You are going to need standard cake ingredients plus a 13x9 baking pan.

    • Flour
    • Sugar
    • Butter
    • Eggs
    • Molasses
    • Cinnamon
    • Ginger
    • Cloves
    • Baking Soda
    • Water or Milk

    How to

    Gingerbread Cake Batter

    Follow the recipe card below beating together the butter and sugar, mixing in the molasses and egg, and stirring in the dry ingredients. Here is where this recipe is a bit different than usual. At the end you are going to stir in a cup of hot water or milk. This is going to make the batter a bit thin, but it does something to this cake to make it moist and delicious beyond words.

    I say hot water or hot milk because you could use either. The milk does give the cake a few more calories, but I feel like it adds a bit of richness to the cake. Don't get me wrong, it is great either way.

    Gingerbread cake in pan

    Once your batter is ready you are going to pour it into a prepared 13x9 pan and bake it at 350 for 45 minutes.

    Gingerbread Cake on fork

    Slice and serve warm. YUM!

    Serving

    Gingerbread Cake on white plate

    I am a sucker for all things ginger inspired. So this cake is perfect by itself, warm out of the oven. You can also top it with

    • Caramel Sauce
    • Whipped Cream (Try this Coconut Whipped Cream)
    • Ice Cream
    • Warm Sliced Bananas

    Really, I don't think you can do anything wrong to this cake...it is that good!

    Gluten Free

    This recipe is perfect to be adapted for a gluten free dessert. Just substitute in your favorite gluten free flour blend. If it does not already contain a stabilizer, mix in 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum. As always, double check all of your ingredients to ensure they are gluten free.

    Dairy Free

    You can also make this cake dairy free! Just use a dairy free butter substitute, and use the hot water instead of milk. Really, not many changes at all to make this cake so anyone dairy free can enjoy it!

    Recipe

    Gingerbread Cake Recipe

    Amanda Carlisle
    When it is cold outside and you want to make something warm and delicious this Gingerbread Cake Recipe is PERFECTION!
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine cake
    Servings 12 servings

    Equipment

    • 13x9 Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup butter
    • 1 large egg beaten
    • 1 cup molasses
    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup very hot water or milk for richer cake

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with cooking spray.
    • In a large mixing bowl cream together the sugar and butter until smooth and fluffy.
    • Add the egg and molasses and mix well.
    • In a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients together: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.
    • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir to combine.
    • Afterward, slowly pour in the hot water (or milk) and stir until smooth. This will make a THIN batter.
    • Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
    • Serve warm. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or vanilla ice cream.

    Gluten Free

    • Substitute your favorite gluten free flour mix and add 1 teaspoon of stabilizer (like xanthin gum) uniless your flour mix already contains it.

    Dairy Free

    • Use a dairy free butter substitute and the hot water instead of the milk.
    Keyword christmas
    Tried this recipe? Let us know how it was! We love comments!

    More Ginger Recipes

    • The Best Chewy Ginger Cookie Recipe
    • Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites Recipe
    • Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe
    • Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe - Vegan & Gluten Free Options
    • Fun & Easy Penguin Oreos Treat Recipe
    • Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats Recipe - Fun Holiday Dessert
    • Vanilla Waffle Cookies Recipe - Baked on Waffle Iron
    browse recipes

    « 6 Things to Do If You Can't Afford Christmas Gifts This Year
    DIY Pinecone Gnome Christmas Ornaments »
    347 shares

    Reader Interactions

    Questions? Comments? Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Amanda Carlisle, Owner

    Hey!

    I am Amanda. Mom to 3 wonderful kids & lots of furbabies. Plus wife to my hubby, David, for 20 years (gosh that makes me sound old). In our house we love to get outside, have family fun, and enjoy all Florida has to offer (Hey, Universal!) We do all of that with a few shortcuts.

    Learn more about me →

    Trending

    • The Best Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe
    • Simple Sheet Pan Scrambled Eggs Recipe
    • Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
    • Fried Pickles & Tangy Dipping Sauce Recipe - Gluten Free

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    HOME | ABOUT | CONTACT | RECIPE INDEX | ADVERTISE

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    COPYRIGHT © 2022 A FEW SHORTCUTS ON THE FOODIE PRO THEME
    DISCLOSURE - PRIVACY POLICY - TERMS OF SERVICE