Moist Gingerbread Spice Snack Cake

Name: Moist Gingerbread Spice Snack Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (180ml) unsulphured molasses (I use Grandma’s Molasses brand); 3/4 cup (180ml) hot water (about 100°F (38°C)); 1/2 cup (115g; 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 8 oz (224g) full-fat brick style cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 2 Tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners’ sugar; 1 Tablespoon (15ml) cream or milk; optional: 1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 2 Tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup; optional: cranberries for garnish

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

This is my flavorfully spiced and moist version of the timeless classic gingerbread. The spice flavor is incredible! For different pan size options, see my recipe notes below.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:57:14 GMT