Best 6 Gingerbread Snack Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma and irresistible taste of our gingerbread snack cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the warmth of spices, the sweetness of molasses, and the delicate texture of cake. This moist and flavorful treat is perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or as a sweet afternoon indulgence. With its perfectly balanced flavors and tender crumb, our gingerbread snack cake is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.

In this article, we'll guide you through two delectable recipes: a classic gingerbread snack cake and a decadent gingerbread snack cake with cream cheese frosting. Both recipes offer unique variations on this beloved dessert, ensuring that there's something for every taste preference. Whether you prefer the traditional simplicity of the classic recipe or the indulgent richness of the cream cheese frosting, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 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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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 CAKE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Lemon     Winter     Cinnamon     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
Topping:
1 cup chilled heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/4 cup store-bought lemon curd
Finely grated lemon zest
Special Equipment
An 8" square metal cake pan

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat pan with nonstick spray. Line bottom with parchment paper; spray paper. Whisk flour and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Place butter in a large bowl. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over; whisk until melted. Whisk in sugar and next 3 ingredients. Add dry ingredients; whisk to blend. Transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake until a tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack; let cool. Remove parchment.
  • For topping:
  • Beat cream and sugar in a medium bowl until firm peaks form. Fold in curd, leaving swirls. Spread over cake. Garnish with zest.

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.

Tips:

  • To achieve a moist and flavorful gingerbread snack cake, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately to ensure the correct balance of flavors and textures.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to prevent uneven cooking.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or glazing.
  • For a more intense gingerbread flavor, use a combination of ground ginger, ginger powder, and freshly grated ginger.
  • Add chopped nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips to the batter for a variation on the classic recipe.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This gingerbread snack cake is an easy-to-make, delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, flavorful crumb and classic gingerbread spices, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you enjoy it plain, frosted, or glazed, this gingerbread snack cake is a delightful treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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