Best 6 Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipes

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If you're looking for an old-fashioned treat that is guaranteed to bring back memories of simpler times, then look no further than this classic gingerbread cake. With its moist, dense texture and flavorful spices, this cake is a true delight. The best part is that it's surprisingly easy to make, so you can enjoy this delicious treat without spending hours in the kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD



Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread image

This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.

Provided by Charles

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

OLD-FASHIONED GINGERBREAD CAKE



Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake image

This Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake has been a staple on Christmas dessert tables for generations!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h7m

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
¾ cup milk
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger ((or up to 1 tablespoon for a stronger flavor))
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Optional, for serving: powdered sugar; whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Spray the parchment with cooking spray as well, and then set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter and milk. Heat over medium-high, just until the butter is melted and bubbles form around the edges of the pan. Whisk in the brown sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
  • Stir the egg into the cooled butter mixture.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the butter mixture. Stir just until a smooth batter forms, being careful not to over-mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
  • Dust cooled cake with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 258.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, Fat 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Sodium 299.7 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 22.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.4 g

OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD CAKE



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This is the easiest gingerbread cake you'll ever make and the best tasting too. The texture is excellent. A family favourite.

Provided by Crosby's Molasses

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup soft butter
¾ cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses
1 egg
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. Crosby's Fancy Molasses
1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. 35% cream (whipping cream)
1 tsp. pure vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Grease and flour an 8"x 8" square pan (or line the pan with parchment paper.) *
  • Sift together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add the butter, molasses and egg and beat for two minutes or 300 strokes by hand. (This is a very old recipe...)
  • Add the boiling water.
  • Beat for another two minutes and turn into prepared pan.
  • Bake 50-55 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

OLD-FASHIONED GINGERBREAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup dark rum or water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup unsulphured molasses
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup minced dried crystallized ginger (not in syrup)
1 cup confectioners' sugar, optional
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 by 8-inch cake pan and line with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan.
  • Place the rum and raisins in a small pan, cover and heat until the rum boils. Turn off the heat and set aside. Place the butter and molasses in another small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour the mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cool for 5 minutes, then mix in the sour cream and orange zest.
  • Meanwhile, sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a small bowl. Mix with your hands until combined. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture and mix only until smooth. Drain the raisins and add them and crystallized ginger to the mixture with a spatula. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely.
  • When the cake has cooled, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice and pour it onto the gingerbread, allowing it to drip down the sides. Allow the glaze to set. Cut the gingerbread into 9 squares.

GINGERBREAD CAKE



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"This dark moist cake combines the old-fashioned flavors of ginger and molasses," says Ila Alderman of Galax, Virginia. "The recipe was passed down to me from a dear aunt."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the water and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan., Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLD FASHION GINGERBREAD



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My dad would always tell me his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that it was dense and rich with molasses. Over the years I looked for such a recipe, to no avail. Then one day I was given a book compiled by an elderly woman who recalled recipes from her childhood in Virginia, and there it was! I made one slight change, substituting shortening for lard. For gingerbread lovers, this classic version is wonderful, whether you eat it hot and dripping with butter or at room temperature.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening, cubed
1 cup boiling water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, mix butter, shortening and boiling water until smooth; cool slightly. Beat in eggs and molasses until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into molasses mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and gather all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your gingerbread cake will taste. If possible, use organic ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: This will help to create a light and fluffy cake. Cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy, and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the Eggs One at a Time: Adding the eggs one at a time will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the Cake in an Airtight Container: This will help to keep the cake fresh and moist. The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This old-fashioned gingerbread cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its warm spices and rich flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this gingerbread cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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