GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

This Gingerbread Cake is perfect for the holidays! A moist and delicious ginger cake with a tangy cream cheese frosting.

INGREDIENTS

Gingerbread Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar lightly packed
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1/2 cup fancy molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup buttermilk room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 6 oz cream cheese full fat, room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease and flour three 6" cake rounds, line with parchment.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Set aside.
3. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth. Add sugars and beat on med-high until pale and fluffy (2-3mins).
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