Best 5 Sugarplum Gingerbread Cake Recipes

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Sugarplum Gingerbread Cake: A Festive Treat for the Holidays

Indulge in the delightful flavors of the season with our Sugarplum Gingerbread Cake, a delectable creation that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. This moist and flavorful cake is infused with the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy notes of sugarplums. Each bite is a symphony of festive flavors, transporting you to a winter wonderland.

Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the process of crafting this exquisite cake, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results. Along the way, discover variations and additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds. From a decadent Gingerbread Bundt Cake to the unique charm of Gingerbread Cupcakes, each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic gingerbread flavor.

Whether you're seeking a centerpiece for your holiday table or a sweet treat to share with loved ones, our Sugarplum Gingerbread Cake is sure to delight. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a festive baking adventure!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SUGARPLUM GINGERBREAD CAKE



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This deeply spiced gingerbread cake recipe comes from the cookbook author Genevieve Ko, who found inspiration in the light-as-air cakes she tasted from Chinese bakeries in Southern California, as well as the sweets - hot candied ginger and sugared, dried plums (a.k.a. prunes) - that her grandmothers offered her as a child. Ms. Ko's cake uses oil, not butter, which gives the crumb a fluffy, moist texture. The liquid base of rehydrated prunes brings sweetness along with depth of flavor.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup (184 grams) pitted prunes, quartered
2/3 cup (214 grams) molasses
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Butter or cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup (137 grams) spelt flour
3/4 cup (108 grams) white whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (215 grams) packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup (56 grams) grapeseed or other neutral oil
2 teaspoons cocoa powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the prunes along with 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the fruit is very soft and starting to break down, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in molasses and baking soda, then set aside.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven, and heat to 350 degrees. Generously butter or spray, then flour a 12-cup, or 10-inch Bundt pan, and place it on a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and brown sugar on medium-speed until very thick and pale. With the machine running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream down the side of the bowl, beating until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then set speed to low and add the molasses mixture. Beat until just incorporated, then scrape down the sides of the bowl again. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing only until all traces of flour disappear. Transfer batter to the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the domed part of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then carefully invert cake onto the rack, lift away the pan and cool completely to room temperature.
  • Dust the cocoa powder over the cake, using a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer, then transfer to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 160 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

GINGERBREAD CAKE



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Tis' the season for a fluffy gingerbread cake! This is a small, easy gingerbread cake recipe flavored with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It's incredibly flavorful and super moist. The cake is filled with ginger flavor and easy to make. It's the perfect cake to make and top with our gingerbread buttercream and just as tasty by itself as a snacking cake. We actually prefer it plain as the flavor is so good.

Provided by Eden

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup unsalted butter (12 tbsp, room temp.)
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then prepare an 8×8 or 9×9 cake pan, either size will work. Grease the bottom and sides with butter and cut a slice of parchment paper to lay inside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat brown sugar and eggs for at least 3 minutes.
  • Add in buttermilk, molasses, melted butter and vanilla extract.
  • Beat for 5 minutes until all of the ingredients are combined and have a fluffier texture. Scape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
  • Combine the flour, ground spices, baking soda and baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add in the dry ingredients.
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and using a spatula, fold it all together.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool and then add a fluffy layer of gingerbread frosting over the top OR leave it without and it's just as good!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 363 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

SUGAR FREE GINGERBREAD



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This recipe is technically not sugar free as it has a pear and a small amount of golden syrup. It has no refined sugar added so that it is suitable for children, particularly babies and toddlers.

Provided by kk7798

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 40 biscuits, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

125 g unsalted butter, softened
1 medium pear
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup self-raising flour
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Steps:

  • Cut flesh off the pear and microwave for 1 minute. Puree the cooked pear when it has cooled.
  • Cream butter, pear puree and golden syrup in a small bowl for about 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add the egg, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and with a knife until just combined.
  • Combine the dough with well floured hands, knead for two minutes then cover with glad wrap and place in fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Roll out dough so it is 1cm thick, cut out shapes and bake for for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.5, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 89, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.2

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, eggs, and spices. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly. - If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting instead. - Decorate the cake with your favorite holiday decorations.

Conclusion:

This sugarplum gingerbread cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With its moist and flavorful cake and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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