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    Home » Desserts » Spicy Gingerbread Cake

    Spicy Gingerbread Cake

    Published: Dec 14, 2018 · Modified: Sep 19, 2022 by Linda Warren

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    This Homemade Spicy Gingerbread Cake is a quick and easy recipe that is full of rich molasses & flavored with plenty of ginger & cinnamon. A perfect dessert for the holidays! Served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a la mode, or with caramel or vanilla sauce. Maybe you can even sneak a piece or two for breakfast!

    Spicy Homemade Gingerbread | 2 Cookin Mamas This Homemade Spicy Gingerbread is a quick and easy recipe that is full of rich molasses flavor & flavored with plenty of ginger & cinnamon. A perfect dessert for the holidays, served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a la mode or with homemade caramel or vanilla sauce. Maybe you can even sneak a piece or two for breakfast! #gingerbread #breakfastbread #quickbread #dessert #christmas #easyrecipe

    Gingerbread has been a favorite of my family for years, especially my Dad. Every time he would come to visit me, no matter where I lived or what time of year it was, I would bake him a gingerbread cake. He so looked forward to it and I am sure if I didn't bake one he would have been so disappointed.

    I traditionally make it for the holidays now and everyone knows it's baking as soon as they walk in the house. The aroma from this will have you drooling and thinking Christmas never smelled so good.

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread plated closeup square

    This same spicy gingerbread recipe has been with me now for over 40 years. I think the first time I ever made it was in my middle school home ec class. No number crunching here. lol

    It's a rich, dense bread-like cake from the molasses that is added to the batter and comes out with a distinct spicy flavor from the ginger and cinnamon.

    Rich, dense, and hard to resist - Spicy Gingerbread Cake is the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table.

    I love to serve squares of spicy gingerbread with a little powdered sugar on top but it's also great a la mode with some caramel sauce or vanilla sauce drizzled on top.

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread pouring caramel square

    If you've ever made quick breads, such as Classic Banana Bread or Chocolate Zucchini Bread, you'll realize how simple this recipe is to make. It requires just 8 ingredients, a couple of bowls, some measuring utensils, a spoon, and an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish. Check out just how easy it is below.

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread ingredients

    Easy steps to the perfect Spicy Gingerbread Cake

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread Steps 1-6

    1. In a medium bowl, combine melted shortening, molasses, and sugar. Stir.
    2. Combine flour, baking soda, and spices. Add some flour mixture to molasses batter and blend.
    3. Alternate water and flour additions until all ingredients have been used. Stir well.
    4. Pour into prepared square baking dish. Smooth top and bake.

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread baked

    1. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on wire rack.

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread dusting sugar

    Cut into squares sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread overhead plated

    Decorate the platter with mint leaves and cranberries and serve with caramel or vanilla sauce on the side.

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread bite

    When I make this at Christmas time, it always brings a smile to my face just remembering my Dad's joy upon seeing this gingerbread on the table when he arrived. Such a special feeling in my heart for this spicy, sweet dessert. Of course, we never told anyone that he had it for breakfast too. 🙂

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread single with ice cream closeup

    Enjoy!

    You can use this to make Gingerbread Chocolate Truffles for a sweet holiday treat.

    Make Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread for a delicious holiday breakfast or afternoon snack.

    Try my Almond Pear Cake that's so good it doesn't need frosting.

    Find even more of the best Christmas recipes here on 2CM!

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread single with caramel square

    SPICY GINGERBREAD CAKE

    This Homemade Spicy Gingerbread is a quick and easy cake recipe that is full of rich molasses & flavored with plenty of ginger & cinnamon. A perfect dessert for the holidays, served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a la mode or with homemade caramel or vanilla sauce. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 224kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup shortening melted
    • ½ cup molasses
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 cups flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup hot water

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with shortening. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine melted shortening, molasses and sugar. 
    • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices.
    • Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with hot water to molasses mixture. Beat until smooth.
    • Pour into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
    • Place on wire rack to cool. 
    • Sprinkle cooled gingerbread with powdered sugar.
    • Cut into squares and serve as is, a la mode or with a caramel or vanilla sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 227mg | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.6mg

    Homemade Spicy Gingerbread pouring caramel tall | 2 Cookin Mamas Our Gingerbread quick bread is full of rich molasses flavor & spiced up with plenty of ginger & cinnamon. Sure to be a favorite for breakfast or dessert! #gingerbread #breakfastbread #quickbread #dessert

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    This post has been updated and was first published on December 14, 2018.

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