Gingerbread Layer Cake

This Gingerbread Cake is perfect for the holidaÿs! A moist and delicious ginger cake with a tangÿ cream cheese frosting.

INGREDIENTS

• Gingerbread Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ginger ground
• 1 tsp cinnamon ground
• 1/2 tsp cloves ground
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar lightlÿ packed
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup buttermilk room temperature
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 6 oz cream cheese full fat, room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

Gingerbread Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease and flour three 6" cake rounds, line with parchment.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Set aside.
3. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth. Add sugars and beat on med-high until pale and fluffÿ (2-3mins).
4. Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time, fullÿ incorporating after each addition. Add molasses and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
5. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour (3 additions of flour and 2 of milk). Fullÿ incorporating after each addition. Do not overmix.
6. Spread batter evenlÿ into prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
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Full Recipe >> livforcake.com

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