LIGHTENED UP GINGERBREAD CAKE

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A delicious spicy, very moist almost sponge-like sweet cake. Very good as is, with ice cream, or iced.

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 cup molasses
1 egg
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, molasses, and egg.
  • In a glass measuring cup measure 1/2 cup hot water (or heat up cool water in the microwave until hot but not boiling).
  • Add the baking soda to the hot water, stir.
  • Add the soda and water mixture to the bowl of ingredients. Stir until mixed.
  • Pour batter into a lightly greased 9X9" baking dish.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 - 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 137.9, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.3, Protein 2.1

Surjames C Hodge
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This is my go-to gingerbread cake recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


kommo charlie
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of spices. It's the perfect holiday treat.


chotu 420
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I made this cake in a bundt pan and it turned out beautifully! It's a great presentation for a holiday party.


Farwa Sagir
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover molasses. It's also a delicious and festive holiday treat.


Anna Anna
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Shai Dembala
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cake was really good! The spices were perfectly balanced and it wasn't too sweet.


Babu Munni
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


COCO BAND
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I made this cake for my friends and they all loved it! It's a great recipe for a holiday party.


jemarko edwards
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect! It's so delicious and festive.


Sabikun Nahar
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This is the best gingerbread cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


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


SIPHO JOSEPH SANGWENI
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked it. But the flavor was still good.


Anastasia Elodie
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I love how moist and flavorful this cake is. The ginger flavor is subtle but still noticeable. I also appreciate that it's not too sweet.


Merrill Henderson
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This gingerbread cake was a hit with my family! It had the perfect balance of spices and wasn't too sweet. I'll definitely be making it again for Christmas.


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