Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Biscuit Icing Recipe

Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Biscuit Icing Recipe

How To Make Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Biscuit Icing

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Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 40 minutes
Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
  • 8 crushed biscuits (such as graham crackers or digestive biscuits)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.

  3. Add the molasses and hot water, and mix well.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.

  9. In a small bowl, mix together the caramel sauce and crushed biscuits until well combined.

  10. Spread the caramel biscuit icing over the top of the cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 290kcal
  • Total Fat : 9g
  • Saturated Fat : 5g
  • Cholesterol : 29mg
  • Sodium : 223mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 50g
  • Dietary Fiber : 1g
  • Sugar : 30g
  • Protein : 3g
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