Gingerbread Layer Cake

INGREDIENTS

Gingerbread Cake

1. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
2. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4. 2 teaspoons ground ginger
5. 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
6. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
8. 1 cup molasses
9. 1/2 cup butter, melted
10. 2/3 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine

Granulated Sugar

1. 1/2 cup applesauce
2. 1 large egg
3. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4. 1/2 cup oil
5. 1/2 cup whole milk

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

1. 12 oz (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese, softened
2. 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3. 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5. 1 teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside. 
3. In a large bowl, combine molasses, melted butter, and sugar. Add applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined. 
4. Beat in flour mixture alternating with oil and milk. Pour batter into prepared pan. 
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving. 
6. To prepare frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth. 
7. Assemble 2 layers with a thick layer of frosting in between. Then apply a thin crumb coat of frosting on top and sides. Place in a freezer to harden for about 10 minutes.

RESPONSES

WOW, that is one gorgeous cake. Definitely perfect for the holidays and blowing people away!!

This Gingerbread layer cake looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!

Just when I thought I couldn’t love cream cheese frosting more… you go and add cinnamon! I need a big slice of this cake!




RECIPE: Gingerbread Layer Cake

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