I love this cake--and it IS indeed moist. From Pamela Westland's "Celebrating Christmas." It is so easy to make. I baked it in a giant gingerbread man pan and decorated with colorful dragees--beautiful! You might consider doubling the recipe, since it makes a small cake.
Provided by EURrosa1
Categories Winter
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sift flour, spices and salt; stir in dates and ginger.
- Melt molasses and butter Beat egg with sugar.
- Add the two mixtures (above) alternately to dry ingredients, beating all the time.
- Dissolve baking soda in milk; stirr into mixture.
- Pour in 8" square pan lined with non-stick baking paper. Level top and bake at 350 F 45-50 minutes. Let cool on wire rack before removing from pan.
- Remove baking paper and wrap in foil. Store in air-tight container up to 8 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.3, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 331.1, Carbohydrate 119, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 59.6, Protein 9.1
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Nahid Ahamed Farabi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rk Hridoy
[email protected]This cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The cake itself was very moist and flavorful.
Francisko Uziel Davila Cardona
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cake was surprisingly delicious. The spices were subtle and the cake was very moist. I would definitely make this again.
Nwabueze 042sog
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.
Faizal Faizi
[email protected]I made this cake for a holiday party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Jutt Yaar
[email protected]This gingerbread cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sipakiah Haerul
[email protected]I love the flavor of this cake! It's so Christmassy and festive. I'm definitely going to make this again next year.
Hannah Kwaah
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The spices are just right and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
AmeerAlashaq
[email protected]I've been making this gingerbread cake for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Brishty Hassan
[email protected]This gingerbread cake is fantastic! The crumb is moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I frosted it with a simple cream cheese frosting and it was a huge hit with my family.