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Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake

Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake for a Festive Holiday Treat

Celebrate the season with a delightful Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake, featuring warm spices and an eye-catching presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda essential for lift
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger adds warm spice flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon boosts aromatic profile
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg offers depth of flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves adds warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter softened; or vegetable oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Dark Molasses or dark corn syrup/honey
  • 2 large Eggs binds ingredients
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or regular milk/non-dairy substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract rounds flavor profile
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream for fluffy frosting
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens and stabilizes frosting
For Decoration
  • 1 sprigs Rosemary adds festive touch
  • 2 pieces Star Anise for visual appeal
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon for delightful garnishes

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, molasses, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  4. Gently combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
  6. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Whip cream to soft peaks, add powdered sugar, and whip until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled cake, decorate with rosemary, star anise, and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Chill equipment for frosting, check for doneness with a toothpick, and avoid overmixing.

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