Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp all spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 eggs whisked
room temp
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tsp real maple syrup
- 6 tsp milk
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10 cup bundt pan. * Set aside.
- 2
In a medium sized bowl whisk the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. In the bowl of your stand mixer add the eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, and molasses. Using the paddle attachment, mix on low until the wet ingredients are combined, about 30 seconds. Add the flour into the wet ingredients. Mix on low until combined.
- 3
Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out mostly clean or with a few moist crumbs on it. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Invert cake onto cake stand. Allow to cool before topping with the glaze.
- 4
In a small bowl whisk the powdered sugar, syrup, and milk until combined. Pour over the cake.
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
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About this Recipe
Ring in the holiday season with a cake that captures the cozy spirit of festive gatherings. This Gingerbread Bundt Cake is your perfect centerpiece, delivering rich, aromatic flavors in every slice, making every moment feel special.
What sets this cake apart is its expertly balanced blend of ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice, creating a deeply flavorful experience that truly sings of the holidays. The inclusion of buttermilk and melted butter ensures a remarkably tender and moist crumb, a hallmark of a truly great bundt cake that’s far from dry or crumbly.
Prepare for a truly comforting treat that embodies the warmth of the holidays. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweet brown sugar and the lively kick of ginger, complemented by the earthy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The texture is wonderfully moist and tender, with a dense crumb that still feels light on the palate. This cake promises a nostalgic taste of gingerbread that’s both familiar and incredibly satisfying.
While this recipe shines on its own, you can easily tweak the spice levels to your taste, perhaps adding a touch more ground ginger for a spicier kick. For the glaze, adjust the milk quantity to achieve your desired consistency – a little less for a thicker drizzle, a bit more for a thinner sheen. You can also experiment with different extracts in the glaze if you wish to add another layer of flavor.
This festive Gingerbread Bundt Cake is an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings, family dinners, or a cozy evening by the fire. Serve slices simply as they are, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.