Description
A delightful holiday treat that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with a creamy ermine frosting, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for ermine frosting)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for ermine frosting)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for ermine frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for ermine frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the ermine frosting by cooking the flour and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Let it cool.
- In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the cooled flour mixture and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost it with the ermine frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg