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Maple Gingerbread Cake

Maple Gingerbread Cake prepared dish

This maple gingerbread cake combines the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with the rich sweetness of maple syrup. Perfectly moist and flavorful, it makes for a delightful dessert or snack. Serve it with a light frosting for an added touch of sweetness!

This recipe is dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include eggs, all-purpose flour, maple syrup, ground ginger.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups maple syrup
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the maple syrup and eggs to the butter mixture, mixing well to combine.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, mix the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and spreadable.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top with the prepared frosting.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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