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Gingerbread Layer Cake

Gingerbread Layer Cake
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Indulge in the festive spirit with a delightful Gingerbread Layer Cake that captures the essence of the holiday season. This exquisite cake features soft and fluffy layers infused with a warming blend of spices, creating a cozy flavor profile that everyone will adore. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and adorned with charming mini gingerbread cookies, it makes for an eye-catching centerpiece for any holiday gathering or family dessert night.

Ingredients

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  • 315 g all-purpose flour
  • 150 g dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 165 g unsulphured molasses
  • 360 g sour cream
  • 110 g vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 300 g butter (softened)
  • 150 g full-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 550 g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
  • Mini Gingerbread Cookies

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, mix unsulphured molasses, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; mix on low speed until just blended.
  5. Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made from softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

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