Best 6 Gingerbread Coffee Cake Recipes

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Gingerbread coffee cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, gingerbread-like crumb and sweet, cinnamon-sugar topping, this cake is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish or a sweet snack to enjoy with your afternoon coffee, gingerbread coffee cake is the perfect choice. This article will provide you with a detailed recipe for making this classic dessert, along with tips for ensuring that it turns out perfectly every time.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD-APPLE STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



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Cozy up to the flavors of fall thanks to this super easy recipe that marries fresh apples with gingerbread cake and cookie mix.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
1 egg
2 apples, peeled, diced
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together gingerbread mix, water, egg and diced apples. Spoon into pan.
  • In small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over gingerbread batter.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GINGERBREAD COFFEE CAKE



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At our house, we love gingerbread that's not too sweet. To sweeten it, mix confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract for drizzling on top. -Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup cold butter
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, salt and allspice; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1/3 cup for topping., Stir baking powder and baking soda into remaining flour mixture. In a small bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk and molasses. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Transfer batter to a greased 8-in. round baking pan., Add remaining sugar and cinnamon to reserved topping; sprinkle over batter. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

GINGERBREAD COFFEE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 9-Inch Cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups crumbled Market Pantry® Gingersnap Cookies

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch square cake pan, line with foil, and butter again.
  • 2. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the sour cream and coffee.
  • 3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in thirds, alternating with the coffee mixture, and scraping the bowl occasionally. Pour into the prepared pan and sprinkle the cookies on top.
  • 4. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out with the foil to cut into pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GINGERBREAD COFFEE CAKE



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Betty Crocker® gingerbread cookie mix makes these flavorful coffee cakes - a perfect addition to your bread basket.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 egg
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 12 cookies)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat cake and cookie mix, hot water and 2 tablespoons butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add gingerroot, sour cream and egg; beat until blended. Pour batter into pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, ginger and cinnamon. Add 1/3 cup softened butter; pinch with fingers until clumps form. Stir in crushed cookies and walnuts. Sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake 48 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Serve warm, or cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

GINGERBREAD-APPLE STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



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This coffee cake couldn't be easier and it combines the great flavors of gingerbread and apples. I am even experimenting with using pears instead of apples. Recipe & Photo from: http://www.bettycrocker.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box betty crocker gingerbread cake and cookie mix
1 1/4 c lukewarm water
1 egg
2 apples, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
dash(es) salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine gingerbread mix, water, egg, and diced apples. Spoon into a 9-inch square pan which has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle this evenly over gingerbread batter.
  • 3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold with a spoonful of whipped cream. May also garnish with a fresh orange slice.

GINGERBREAD COFFEE CAKE



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This is another coffee cake I found in "Best-ever fall baking" book...Betty Crocker

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box betty crocker gingerbread cake and cookie mix
1/4 c hot water
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp grated ginger root..
1 - 8 oz sour cream
1 egg
1/3 c all purpose flour
1/3 c sugar
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 c butter,softened
3/4 c crushed gingersnap cookies (about 12 cookies)
1/2 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Spray bottom only of 8-in square pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, beat cake and cookie mix, hot water and 2 tbsp butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add gingerroot, sour cream and egg; beat until blended. Pour into pan.
  • 3. In medium bowl, mix flour,sugar,ginger and cinnamon. Add 1/3 cup softened butter, pinch with fingers until clumps form. Stir in crushed cookies and walnuts. Sprinkle over batter.
  • 4. Bake 48-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Serve warm; or cool completely.

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Tips:

- **Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.** This means using real butter, eggs, and milk, as well as fresh spices and flavorings. - **Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.** This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a more tender cake. - **Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.** This will help to prevent the batter from curdling. - **Sift the flour and spices together before adding them to the batter.** This will help to ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed and that the cake doesn't have any lumps. - **Bake the cake in a preheated oven.** This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle. - **Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.** This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake. ###

Conclusion:

Gingerbread coffee cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and warm, spicy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give this gingerbread coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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