Description
This gingerbread pound cake combines the deep, comforting flavors of traditional gingerbread with the dense, buttery texture of a classic pound cake. Infused with molasses and a blend of cozy spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this cake is the ultimate festive dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and mix until combined.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Notes
Molasses gives this cake its signature flavor—avoid substituting it completely, but you can use dark or light depending on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sodium: 180mg
- Protein: 5g