Frosted Maple Gingerbread Cake

Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this Frosted Maple Gingerbread Cake, a spiced dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring warm ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this moist cake is sweetened with a perfect blend of molasses and pure maple syrup for a rich, deep flavor. Topped with a luscious maple cream cheese frosting, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tang. Ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or simply treating yourself, this crowd-pleasing cake is easy to make with just 20 minutes of prep time. Whether served as a centerpiece dessert or an afternoon treat, this maple-infused gingerbread creation will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and your table with smiles.

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cups dark brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cups pure maple syrup
• 0.5 cups molasses
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 0.25 cups pure maple syrup (for frosting)
• 2.5 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the maple syrup and molasses until combined.

Step 5

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined and smooth, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.

Step 8

To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Add the maple syrup and beat again until incorporated. Gradually sift and beat in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

Step 10

Once the cake is completely cool, spread the maple cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Step 11

Slice the cake into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1799.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6551.6

Total Fat 337.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 206.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1290.9mg	0%
Sodium 3540.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 847.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 636.2g
Protein 60.9g	0%

Vitamin D 220.9IU	0%
Calcium 1171.7mg	0%
Iron 24.4mg	0%
Potassium 3847.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 50.8%