Description
This Gingerbread Snack Cake is one of my favorite treats to bake for the holidays! Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and festive sprinkles, it’s sure to put a smile on each and every face.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (220g) Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup (95g) Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup (118ml) Vegetable Oil
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup (118ml) Molasses
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup (118ml) Light Sour Cream
- 3 cups (420g) All-Purpose Flour
- 3 teaspoons (11.2g) Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon (2.5g) Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.2g) Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.2g) Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.2g) Ground Cloves
- 1 cup (236ml) Milk
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, cold
- 8 ounces (226g) Cream Cheese, cold
- 3–4 cups (390-520g) Powdered Sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Heavy Whipping Cream, or Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.2g) Cinnamon
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, molasses and vanilla extract and sour cream. Beat on medium speed until the well combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine all remaining dry ingredients. Then, add half the dry ingredients to the batter followed half the milk and beat until it starts to combine.
- Finally add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing on low speed while pouring in the milk and beating until all of the ingredients are well combined. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir the batter from the bottom to the top to ensure it’s well mixed.
- Bake in a 9×13-inch pan at 350°F for 30-32 minutes. Test the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Cool Completely.
For the Frosting:
- Cut the butter into 1-inch blocks. Beat the butter for 1-2 minutes until it is slightly softened.
- Then add the cream cheese and cream together for 2-3 minutes until they are fluffy and free of lumps, scape down the bowl occasionally.
- Slowly add 2 cups of confectionary sugar, followed by the heavy cream, maple syrup and vanilla extract and beat until desired consistency is reached.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until desired consistency, at least 2 minutes.
Notes
- Sour Cream: The sour cream can be substituted with Greek Yogurt.
- How to Store this Cake: You can store this cake at room temperature in an airtight container unless you live in a hot or humid environment. If you’d prefer to store in the refrigerator, be sure to serve it at room temperature for best results.
- How to freeze this cake: If you’d like to make this cake ahead of time, you can freeze the cake. I recommend freezing it unfrosted. Cool the cake completely and then place layers of parchment paper on the top and bottom, then tightly wrap in plastic wrap twice. Thaw completely
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 84mg