Description
A festive holiday cake combining gingerbread spices with tart cranberries for a perfect seasonal treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and hot water to the butter mixture.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, soak cranberries in orange juice before adding
- Dust with powdered sugar for presentation
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American