This Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting tastes like pure holiday magic in every bite! Rich with warm spices, deep molasses flavor, and a soft, moist crumb, it’s the perfect dessert for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. The creamy cinnamon molasses frosting adds a sweet, aromatic finish that makes this cake irresistible. Whether you serve it for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a cold winter evening, this cake brings comfort and nostalgia to the table.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup molasses
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, rested 5 minutes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Molasses Frosting
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional, for a tangy balance)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar (adjust for thickness)
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (if needed to thin frosting)
