How to Make Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

With the holiday season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about all the delicious baked goods that come with it. And what better way to kick off the season than with a warm and spicy gingerbread cake? This classic holiday treat is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, making it the ideal dessert for chilly winter nights.

This gingerbread cake is not only incredibly moist and flavorful, but it's also incredibly simple to make. With just a few basic ingredients a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup dark molasses
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 9x9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl. Stir in sugar, molasses, oil, and egg until just combined. Pour in boiling water; whisk until batter is smooth and shiny, about 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour lemon juice mixture over cake while cake is still hot. Spread mixture around with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
  • Let cake cool completely before serving.
  • Nutrition

    355 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 384mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 316mg