Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting is a moist, warmly spiced holiday cake made with molasses, cozy gingerbread spices, and a tangy-sweet cinnamon frosting that’s perfect for Christmas gatherings or winter desserts. The combination of buttermilk, brown sugar, and molasses keeps the crumb tender, while the cinnamon–molasses frosting adds an extra layer of festive flavor.
Why you’ll love this cake
This gingerbread cake delivers deep molasses richness and a balanced blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, similar to classic old-fashioned gingerbread recipes. The texture is soft and moist rather than dry or crumbly, making it ideal to serve as a snack cake, dessert, or for holiday brunch.
The cinnamon molasses frosting adds a unique twist compared to plain cream cheese or vanilla frostings. It echoes the flavors inside the cake and gives each bite a sweet, spiced finish that fans of molasses and cinnamon-cream cheese frostings really appreciate.
Ingredients
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