Description
A delightful cake combining rich, spiced gingerbread with creamy ermine frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- Ingredients for ermine frosting:
1 cup sugar
½ cup flour
1 cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour and spices, and set that aside.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Alternate pouring in your dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes.
- While the cakes cool, whip up the ermine frosting.
- Frost your layers generously and stack them high.
Notes
For best results, chill the frosting before spreading. Optional: add a layer of spiced apple filling or use cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cake, ermine frosting, holiday dessert, festive baking