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Holiday Gingerbread Cake

  • SMV
  • Dec 17, 2025
  • 2 min read


There’s something about gingerbread that instantly feels like the holidays — warm spices, cozy evenings, and a kitchen that smells like pure comfort. This gingerbread cake is one of those simple, nostalgic recipes that feels just as right for a casual weeknight dessert as it does for a festive gathering. It’s soft, perfectly spiced, and best enjoyed warm — ideally with a glass of wine nearby.


Why We Love This Recipe

This cake strikes the perfect balance between rich molasses flavor and light, tender crumb. It’s unfussy, comes together quickly, and fills your kitchen with that unmistakable holiday aroma. Serve it on its own, dress it up with whipped cream, or make it part of a winter dessert spread.


Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp cloves

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup molasses

  • 1 cup hot water


Instructions

  1. Preheat & PrepPreheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and set aside.

  2. Mix the Dry IngredientsIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

  3. Cream the Butter & SugarIn a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. Add the Wet IngredientsBeat in the egg, then add the molasses and mix until smooth.

  5. CombineAdd the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the hot water, mixing until fully combined and smooth.

  6. BakePour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.


How to Serve

Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar. For an extra cozy pairing, enjoy a slice alongside a glass of SMV Petit Manseng — its bright acidity and subtle sweetness complement the spices beautifully.


Whether you’re hosting friends, bringing dessert to a holiday dinner, or just treating yourself on a cold evening, this gingerbread cake is one of those recipes you’ll come back to year after year.

Happy baking!

 
 
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