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Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup milk (whole or any preferred milk)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the egg. Add molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Nutrition Information (per serving, based on 12 servings):
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 25g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Potassium: 150mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
This cake is warm, flavorful, and perfect for the holiday season, offering a delightful balance of spices!
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