Best 7 Sugarplum Gingerbread Cake Recipes

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The delectable sugarplum gingerbread cake, renowned for its alluring aroma and enticing flavor, has captured the hearts of countless dessert enthusiasts. This classic treat, often associated with the festive ambiance of the holiday season, offers a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned baker looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a novice seeking to embark on a sweet adventure, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect sugarplum gingerbread cake.

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SUGARPLUM GINGERBREAD CAKE



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This deeply spiced gingerbread cake recipe comes from the cookbook author Genevieve Ko, who found inspiration in the light-as-air cakes she tasted from Chinese bakeries in Southern California, as well as the sweets - hot candied ginger and sugared, dried plums (a.k.a. prunes) - that her grandmothers offered her as a child. Ms. Ko's cake uses oil, not butter, which gives the crumb a fluffy, moist texture. The liquid base of rehydrated prunes brings sweetness along with depth of flavor.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup (184 grams) pitted prunes, quartered
2/3 cup (214 grams) molasses
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Butter or cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup (137 grams) spelt flour
3/4 cup (108 grams) white whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (215 grams) packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup (56 grams) grapeseed or other neutral oil
2 teaspoons cocoa powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the prunes along with 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the fruit is very soft and starting to break down, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in molasses and baking soda, then set aside.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven, and heat to 350 degrees. Generously butter or spray, then flour a 12-cup, or 10-inch Bundt pan, and place it on a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and brown sugar on medium-speed until very thick and pale. With the machine running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream down the side of the bowl, beating until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then set speed to low and add the molasses mixture. Beat until just incorporated, then scrape down the sides of the bowl again. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing only until all traces of flour disappear. Transfer batter to the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the domed part of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then carefully invert cake onto the rack, lift away the pan and cool completely to room temperature.
  • Dust the cocoa powder over the cake, using a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer, then transfer to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 160 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GINGERBREAD/GINGERBREAD CAKE



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This is my grandmother's recipe from the 1930's. It's my favorite spicy gingerbread/cake recipe that's wonderful served warm with whipped cream or butter. Prep time is estimated.

Provided by Satisfied Kris

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup sour milk (add 3 1/2 teaspoons vinegar to whole milk)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour an 8" square pan (or use Pam).
  • The ingredients listed under "cream together" should be added one ingredient at a time, creaming in between each addition.
  • When you have finished adding/creaming all the liquid ingredients, keep beating the liquid mixture, folding in the dry mixture, alternating with the 2/3 cup sour milk.
  • Once everything is mixed in, pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350°. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle.
  • When it comes out clean, it's done.

GINGERBREAD CAKE



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Tis' the season for a fluffy gingerbread cake! This is a small, easy gingerbread cake recipe flavored with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It's incredibly flavorful and super moist. The cake is filled with ginger flavor and easy to make. It's the perfect cake to make and top with our gingerbread buttercream and just as tasty by itself as a snacking cake. We actually prefer it plain as the flavor is so good.

Provided by Eden

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup unsalted butter (12 tbsp, room temp.)
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then prepare an 8×8 or 9×9 cake pan, either size will work. Grease the bottom and sides with butter and cut a slice of parchment paper to lay inside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat brown sugar and eggs for at least 3 minutes.
  • Add in buttermilk, molasses, melted butter and vanilla extract.
  • Beat for 5 minutes until all of the ingredients are combined and have a fluffier texture. Scape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
  • Combine the flour, ground spices, baking soda and baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add in the dry ingredients.
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and using a spatula, fold it all together.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool and then add a fluffy layer of gingerbread frosting over the top OR leave it without and it's just as good!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 363 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH SNOW SUGAR



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I love a gingerbread house, but a gingerbread cake has all the flavors of the holiday season packed into one perfect moist dessert. Snow Sugar is a perfect topping to go with this cake - the coconut oil helps the sugar keep from melting into the surface of the cake (as powdered sugar sometimes can) so that it really has a beautiful snowy effect.

Provided by Carla Hall

Time 1h30m

Yield two 9-inch loaf cakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the pans
3 large eggs plus 2 yolks, at room temperature
2/3 cup unsulfured molasses
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/3 cups packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup candied ginger, diced (about 3.75 ounces)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ounce refined coconut oil, melted and cooled (about 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon when solid)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush the bottoms and sides of two 9-by-3-inch loaf pans with oil. Line the bottoms with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides, then brush the paper with oil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, molasses and vanilla until smooth. In a small bowl, mix the buttermilk with 1/3 cup of hot water.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Add the brown sugar and mix very well. Add the butter and oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Slowly drizzle in the egg mixture and stir until incorporated, then whisk in the buttermilk mixture until smooth, scraping around the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, then sprinkle half the candied ginger on top of each cake. Bake until the cakes feel bouncy and a tester inserted in the centers comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the cakes to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Unmold the cakes, being sure to peel off the parchment paper, and cool completely on the rack, right-side up.
  • When ready to serve, place a gingerbread cake on a serving platter, then sift 1/2 cup of the Snow Sugar in a sieve over the top of the cake until dusted.
  • Place the sugar and cornstarch in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the coconut oil while whisking until the mixture comes together; it may clump together slightly but should redistribute fairly evenly to look like coarse breadcrumbs. If you are going to use the snow sugar immediately, place the bowl in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the coconut oil to solidify; it can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. When you are ready to use, break up any large clumps, then place the snow sugar in a fine sieve and press lightly on the sugar to sift over the top of the cake to create a snowy effect.

GINGERBREAD CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Softened unsalted butter, as needed
1 cup vegetable oil, like soy, peanut, or corn
1 cup sugar
1 cup unsulphured molasses
1 to 2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten with a fork
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup water
1 tablespoon baking soda
Serving suggestions: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Lightly butter a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan and line the bottom with a piece of parchment or wax paper. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, molasses, and crystallized ginger. Add the eggs and whisk until smooth.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves. Whisk the molasses mixture into the flour mixture until evenly combined.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda. Whisk the hot water into the batter until just combined. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake in the center of the oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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A delightful discovery I made in my Company's Coming 'Lunches' cookbook. The original recipe includes a lemon sauce, but we prefer brown sugar sauce with a generous dollop of whipped cream rather. Or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Mmm, and the smell... **Update Aug '09: Forget brown sugar sauce! Make a double recipe as a sheet cake (bake for only 20 minutes @ 325) with a double recipe of Recipe#127144! I don't know why I haven't updated this sooner -- I've been making it this way for at least the last 2 years already!!

Provided by Swan Valley Tammi

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For cake: Beat egg in mixing bowl until frothy. Beat in cooking oil and molasses.
  • Add sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and salt. Beat slowly to combine.
  • Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to batter. Slowly mix in flour.
  • Turn into greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan. Bake at 350°F for about 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Serve warm with brown sugar sauce. (Freezes well).
  • For sauce: Mix brown sugar, flour and salt together well in medium saucepan. (This enables water to be mixed in with no lumps).
  • Stir in water and vanilla. Heat, stirring, over medium heat until sauce boils and thickens (makes about 2 1/2 cups). Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 422.7, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 45.4, Protein 3.3

SUGARPLUM CAKE



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Family and friends are surprised to hear this simple cake gets it moist flavor from a jar of baby food. It's a nice, light dessert. -Denita DeValcourt, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 cups self-rising flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 jar (6 ounces) plums with apples baby food
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Combine flour and cinnamon; add to egg mixture. Beat in baby food; stir in nuts. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake.
  • Make sure your gingerbread cake is completely cool before you frost it. Otherwise, the frosting will melt and slide off.
  • If you don't have time to make your own sugar plums, you can use store-bought ones. Just make sure they are good quality.
  • Be creative with your decorations. You can use sugar pearls, sprinkles, or even fresh fruit to decorate your cake.
  • Serve your sugar plum gingerbread cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is the perfect way to enjoy this festive dessert.

Conclusion:

Sugar plum gingerbread cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. With its moist and flavorful gingerbread cake, sweet and tart sugar plums, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this sugar plum gingerbread cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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