Print

Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze

Print Recipe

Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze is a heartwarming dessert that combines the cozy flavors of warm spices and rich molasses with a bright, zesty lemon glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings or simply a sweet treat at home, this cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Each bite melts in your mouth, making it an unforgettable addition to your dessert repertoire. Easy to make and visually stunning, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter with brown sugar and molasses until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the glaze, combine powdered sugar with lemon juice; drizzle over the warm cake.
  7. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: Feel free to add spices like nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth. Swap lemon juice for orange juice in the glaze for a different flavor twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Find it online: https://recipenosh.com/irresistible-gingerbread-cake-with-lemon-glaze-recipe/