Mini Gingerbread Cake
This small gingerbread cake is perfectly spiced, delightfully sweet, and easy to make. Baked in a small dish, it’s just the right amount for one or two people, making it a wonderful treat for the holidays or any day.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons salted butter -softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup molasses
- ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup hot water
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk until well incorporated. Then, mix in the molasses until the mixture is fully blended.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Slowly pour in the hot water, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
- Grease a 5x5-inch baking dish and pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, the gingerbread is ready.
- Let the gingerbread cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
- Choose the Right Baking Dish: The size of the baking dish matters for even cooking. A 5x5-inch dish about 1¾ inches deep is ideal. If you don’t have this size, a 6.5x4.9-inch dish or two 10-ounce ramekins will work well.
- Softened Butter is Key: Softened butter is crucial for creaming with sugar, which creates the airiness needed for a light and tender cake. It should be soft enough to leave an indentation when pressed but still feel cool to the touch.
- Preheat Your Oven: Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking. This ensures the cake bakes evenly and rises properly.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mix the ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can lead to a denser cake, so keep it gentle to maintain a tender texture.
- Adjust the Spices: Feel free to tweak the spice levels to suit your preference. Add a bit more cinnamon, ginger, or even a pinch of nutmeg to make the flavors your own.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 330mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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