This was originally a copy cat recipe of a Starbuck's creation. Their version uses orange zest which I am allergic to. So I tried it with lemon and lime, instead, and I found I like the lemon flavored version very much.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Cakes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. FOR CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 inch loaf pan. Set aside. Stir together flour, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in lemon extract. Mix baking soda into applesauce. Stir this into creamed butter mixture. Add flour mixture. Mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack while preparing frosting.
- 3. FOR FROSTING: Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and lemon extract. Slowly beat in powdered sugar. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting on top. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.
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maramawit tesfaye
tesfaye91@yahoo.comThis cake is perfect for a holiday party. It's festive and delicious, and everyone will love it.
Nausad rain
rn@hotmail.frI made this cake for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Abu Eusuf
abu-eusuf@yahoo.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies. It's a delicious and festive treat.
Ihsan Ali
ihsan@yahoo.comI've made this cake for years, and it's always a hit. Everyone loves it!
G Gs
g.g98@yahoo.comThis cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love it!
Dj Vanish
d_v@aol.comThis is the best gingerbread cake I've ever had. It's a must-try for any gingerbread lover.
Rani sahiba Rani sahiba
s-r@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cake changed my mind. It's delicious!
Primekid _m
primekid77@hotmail.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of it!
Julie Bryant
bjulie72@yahoo.comI love the way the lemon frosting complements the gingerbread flavor.
Mohsin Khan Niazi
n-m80@hotmail.comThis cake is perfect for a holiday party. It's festive and delicious.
Leonel Moraga
moraga-leonel83@yahoo.comI made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Shahibul islam
shahibulislam@yahoo.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies.
RJ KAWSAR YT
rj@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the cake always turns out perfectly.
hamid youtuber
hamidy39@gmail.comThis cake is delicious! The gingerbread flavor is perfectly balanced by the lemon frosting.
Muhammad Hashir
h62@gmail.comI've been baking this cake for years, and it never disappoints. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Sa Rajib Vai
svai@hotmail.co.ukThis is my new favorite gingerbread cake recipe. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
KYEYUNE JOHN
j_kyeyune84@yahoo.comI made this cake for my family Christmas gathering, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.
Renee Duhaylonsod
duhaylonsodr14@aol.comThis cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the lemon frosting complements the gingerbread flavor.
Jackie Richardson
richardson_jackie45@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this cake changed my mind. It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. The lemon frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Sharif Nsubuga
nsubugasharif54@aol.comThis gingerbread loaf cake was a hit at my holiday party! The flavors of the ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg were perfectly balanced, and the lemon frosting added a delightful citrusy tang. I'll definitely be making this again next year.