Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ call purpose gluten free flour blend)
(i used better batter; please click thru for appropriate blends
- 1 ¼ tspxanthan gum
omit if your blend already contains it
- 1 ½ tspbaking soda
- ½ tspbaking powder
- ½ tspkosher salt
- 2 tspground cinnamon
- 2 tspground ginger
- ½ cgranulated sugar
- ½ cpacked light brown sugar
- 2 tbspunsulphured molasses
- 6 tbsppure maple syrup
- 4 tbsphoney
- 8 tbspunsalted butter
melted and cooled
- 1egg
at room temperature, beaten
- 1 cwarm water
- 2 tbspneutral oil)
(vegetable, canola, grapeseed, etc.
- 1 cconfectioners’ sugar
- 2 ozcream cheese
at room temperature
- ¼ tsplukewarm water
plus more by the drop
Directions
Make the cake.
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan and set it aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, place the flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and granulated sugar. Whisk to combine well.
- 3
Add the brown sugar and mix to combine, breaking up any lumps.
- 4
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the molasses, maple syrup, honey, butter, egg, water, and oil, and mix to combine well. The batter will be thick.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top with a moistened spatula.
- 6
Place the pan in the center of the preheated oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with, at most, a few moist crumbs attached (40 to 50 minutes).
- 7
Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the glaze.
- 1
While the cake is cooling, make the cream cheese glaze. In a small bowl, place the confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon of lukewarm water.
- 2
Mix until a very thick paste forms. Add more water by the drop, mixing to combine well after each addition, until you have a thickly pourable glaze.
- 3
When the cake is cool, slice into squares and serve with a dollop of cream cheese glaze.
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About this Recipe
Ready for the most tender gluten free gingerbread cake you've ever tasted? This delightful recipe brings together warm winter spices and a rich blend of sweeteners for a truly comforting experience, making it your new favorite snack cake.
What makes this gingerbread cake stand out is its masterful balance of molasses, maple syrup, and honey, creating a complex depth of flavor. This combination, along with ground cinnamon and ginger, ensures a deeply aromatic and wonderfully spiced cake. The careful use of gluten free flour, baking soda, and baking powder works together to achieve an incredibly moist and tender crumb that's often elusive in gluten-free baking.
Prepare for a cake that's both warmly spiced and subtly sweet, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The notes of ginger and cinnamon are beautifully complemented by the earthy richness of molasses and the delicate sweetness of maple syrup and honey. You'll find this cake surprisingly straightforward to prepare, perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a festive gathering. With a quick 15 minutes of prep and about 50 minutes in the oven, you can have this comforting dessert ready in just over an hour.
While delicious as is, you can easily adapt this gluten free gingerbread cake to your liking. For an extra touch of warmth, consider adding a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the spice blend. If you're looking to enhance the richness, a sprinkle of candied ginger on top would be a delightful addition. For those exploring dairy-free options, plant-based butter and cream cheese alternatives can often be swapped with good results, just ensure they are suitable for baking.
This gingerbread cake is perfectly suited for any occasion, from a festive holiday dessert to a simple accompaniment to your morning coffee or evening tea. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or simply enjoy a slice on its own.