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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake

This spiced gluten-free cake combines molasses, ginger, and cinnamon before baking and receiving a simple vanilla glaze.

$0.15per serving $
70 minstart to table
16servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth, then mix in the molasses and eggs.
  4. Stir in the flour mixture, milk, and vanilla until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until firm in the center.
  6. Cool the cake completely, then whisk the powdered sugar, 2 1/2 tablespoons milk, and remaining vanilla into a glaze and drizzle it over the cake.

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