Description
This Gingerbread Bundt Cake is a moist, richly spiced holiday dessert made with molasses, warm spices, and a simple glaze. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy winter treats.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar or glaze for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses until fully incorporated.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your Bundt pan is well greased and floured to prevent sticking.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and actually tastes better the next day as the flavors develop.
- Can be served with whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
