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Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze

Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze

Cost $6.5, save $10

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  • 35 Min
  • 9 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🧂 ½ cup white sugar
    • ½ cup dark molasses
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 🥚 1 egg, beaten
    • 💧 ½ cup boiling water

  • Glaze Ingredients

    • 🧂 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 🍋 ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 🍋 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan.

2

Whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl.

3

Stir in sugar, molasses, oil, and beaten egg until just combined. Pour in boiling water and whisk until the batter is smooth and shiny (about 1 minute).

4

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.

5

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6

Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

7

Pour the lemon juice glaze mixture over the hot cake and spread evenly with a spatula.

8

Let the cake cool completely before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

355

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 58
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Use parchment paper to line the baking pan for easier removal of the cake.Chinese five-spice powder adds a unique depth to the flavor; substitute with nutmeg or cloves if unavailable.For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest in the glaze.Store in an airtight container to maintain the cake's moisture for up to 4 days.