Description
A warm and aromatic cake filled with the flavors of ginger, cloves, and cinnamon, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup dark molasses
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the molasses, vegetable oil, and eggs and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just blended.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared cake pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain or topped with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: gingerbread cake, gluten free, holiday dessert, family recipe, moist cake