A deliciously moist and spiced Gingerbread Pound Cake, perfect for the holidays or as a delightful treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the molasses until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg