Orange Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Gingerbread cakes have been enjoyed for centuries and are often associated with holiday traditions.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1/2 cup Orange juice
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1/2 cup Hot water
- 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and molasses.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with hot water. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.