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Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake

Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake

Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake is the perfect cozy holiday dessert with unforgettable flavors and a stunning design.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free baking flour for gluten-free version.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Dark Molasses Substitute with dark corn syrup or honey if needed.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk Substitute with non-dairy milk for vegan version.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, whisking until uniform.
  3. In another bowl, mix dark molasses, sugar, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stir gently until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  8. Once the cake is cool, frost it with whipped cream and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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