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Gingerbread Cream Cheese

Discover the perfect blend of rich spices and creamy molasses frosting in this cozy gingerbread cake. Easy to make and ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Dry and wet mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter or fingers
  • Wire rack
  • Electric mixer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 9 oz milk (1 cup 2 tbsp)
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tsp molasses
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, beat in the cold butter until the mixture has a coarse crumb texture.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the molasses, corn syrup, brown sugar, and milk, stirring until smooth and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Add the egg to the molasses mixture and combine well.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until combined but not overmixed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, molasses, and cinnamon, mixing until incorporated. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Spread the molasses cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

Notes

To enhance flavor and texture, add a pinch of salt to the wet ingredients. For substitutions, consider fresh ginger for ground, honey or maple syrup for molasses, and golden syrup for corn syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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