Best 6 Gingerbread Snacking Cake Recipes

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Gingerbread snacking cake, a delightful treat, offers a comforting blend of warm spices and a touch of sweetness. Whether you seek a quick and easy weekday indulgence or a festive centerpiece for special occasions, this versatile cake can be tailored to suit any desire. With a moist and tender crumb, it promises a satisfying bite and a lasting impression. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets to crafting the perfect gingerbread snacking cake, with tips on selecting the right ingredients, achieving the ideal texture, and adding creative twists to elevate your baking experience.

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MOIST GINGERBREAD SPICE SNACK CAKE



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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.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cake

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 19

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
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
optional: 1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 2 Tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
optional: cranberries for garnish

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together until combined. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk the molasses and hot water together.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar and beat on high speed for 1 minute until creamed together fairly well. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. On medium-high speed, beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the hot water/molasses, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing. Batter will be thin. Whisk out any big lumps.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for around 35 minutes or until the cake is baked through. All ovens are different and your cake could take a little more or less time. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean with only a couple moist (not wet) crumbs, it is done. Allow cake to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack. The cake must be completely cool before frosting.
  • In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed until creamy and no lumps remain- about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 20 seconds then increase to high speed until everything is completely combined and the frosting is creamy. Taste. Add a pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet. Spread on top of cake. Spread around the sides if you have extra frosting.
  • Slice, serve, enjoy! Leftover frosted cake keeps well covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavor gets even better after a day or two.

GINGERBREAD SNACKING CAKE



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This recipe makes a delightful holiday treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
1 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 cup unsulfured molasses
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch cake pan; set aside. In a bowl, combine boiling water and baking soda; set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flour, ground spices, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
  • In an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter until light. Beat in brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in molasses and grated ginger, baking-soda mixture, and flour mixture. Beat in eggs.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan; bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; dust with confectioners' sugar.

GINGERBREAD SNACK CAKE



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Only 10 minutes of prep time and this easy Gingerbread Snack Cake is in the oven. Make a streusel to use in the cake and then sprinkle the rest on top for a sugary crust!

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg ((beaten))
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, ginger and cinnamon. Cut in the butter and mix into the dry ingredients to make fine crumbs. Take out 1/2 cup crumbs and set them aside so you can sprinkle them on top of the cake batter.
  • To the remaining crumbs, add the egg, molasses, salt, baking soda and buttermilk. Mix until the ingredients are well blended and the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter into a greased, parchment paper or foil lined 8x8 pan.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumbs on top of the batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GINGERBREAD SNACKING CAKE



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Rich, tasty Molasses, Gingerbread Snacking Cake which is moist, soft and even better the next day

Provided by Linda Nortje

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Boiling Water
2 t Baking Soda ((Bicarbonate of Soda))
2 1/2 cups Flour
2 t Ground Ginger
1 1/2 t Ground Cinnamon
1/2 t Ground Cloves
1/2 t Ground Nutmeg
2 t Baking Powder
1/2 t Salt
1/2 cup Butter (softened)
2/3 cup packed Dark Brown Sugar ((I use Demerara))
1 cup Molasses
1 TB Fresh Ginger (finely grated)
2 Large Eggs
Icing Sugar (to dust)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) - spray a 20 x 30cm (9 x 12 inch)cake pan with cooking oil
  • Dissolve the Baking Soda in the boiling Water - set aside
  • Sift together the Flour, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Salt and baking Powder in a medium bowl
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the Butter until light - add the Sugar and beat until fluffy
  • Add the Baking Soda mixture, Molasses and Fresh Ginger to the Butter mixture - beat until combined
  • Add the Flour mixture slowly, whilst still beating - add the Eggs one-by-one and beat until well mixed - pour batter into the prepared pan - bake 30 - 35 minutes or until a tester comes out clean
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack. Once completely cooled, dust with Icing Sugar and cut into squares

GINGERBREAD SNACK CAKE WITH VANILLA OR RUM SAUCE



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This is a perfect cake to make to take for after dinner or even breakfast. I love waking up to the smell of baking gingerbread!

Provided by running rachel

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 15-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 (16 ounce) box brown sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Cut flour sugar and butter together.
  • Set aside one cup of mix.
  • In remainder of mix sprinkle soda and spices. Then add eggs and mix well.
  • Then lightly stir in buttermilk.
  • Pour into a 9 by 12 greased pan, Then sprinkle remaining reserved mixture on top.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • For Sauce:.
  • Mix sugar and cream together.
  • Heat, when ready to serve beat in melted butter real well and stir in flavoring.
  • Serve over gingerbread and then add cool whip if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.1, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 72.3, Sodium 213, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 43.7, Protein 3.4

GINGERBREAD SNACK CAKE



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Add Gingerbread Snack Cakes to your next winter holiday menu. We crowned spiced gingerbread cake with rich cream cheese frosting to make this delish, fragrant treat. Everyone will ask for the recipe!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup water
6 Tbsp. butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. lemon extract
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices; set aside. Mix molasses and water until blended.
  • Beat 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Blend in egg. Add flour mixture alternately with molasses mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  • Pour into 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining butter in medium bowl with mixer until creamy. Blend in milk and extract. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition; spread onto cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have molasses, you can substitute an equal amount of honey or maple syrup.
  • To make the cake extra moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
  • For a crispy crust, brush the top of the cake with melted butter before baking.
  • To make the cake ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe instructions, then let it cool completely. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread snacking cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with frosting, this cake is sure to please everyone.

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