Gingerbread Cake

Name: Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup molasses (I like Grandma's brand); 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 large orange, zested and halved; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large eggs, beaten; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 cup brandy or coffee (can use water in a pinch); 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup seedless golden raisins; 1 recipe vanilla buttercream (recipe linked below)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

You will love this old-fashioned recipe for Martha Washington's easy gingerbread cake, updated into a moist, spiced layer cake fit for modern holidays.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:53:30 GMT