Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake: A Cozy Holiday Delight Recipe
A delightful and festive cake perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring warm spices and a charming wreath shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a wreath cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate as desired once cooled.
Notes
- For a sweeter cake, consider adding a glaze made from powdered sugar and water.
- Decorate with candied fruits for a festive look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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