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.

Hayat Tajak
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This is my new favorite gingerbread cake recipe. It's so moist and flavorful, and it's perfect for any occasion.


Gaming Arena
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Kontapwa Ezekiel
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I highly recommend it!


Ivy Nelson
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I made this cake for a holiday party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jade Ownspipe
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This cake is so moist and delicious! I love the warm spices and the hint of molasses.


Janiah Sanchez
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Ali Hossan NEWAZ
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This gingerbread snacking cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of spice.