This spiced gingerbread bundt cake is a delightful addition to your holiday baking repertoire. Perfect for Christmas dinner or as a centerpiece for your Christmas party food, this cake is infused with warm spices and molasses, creating a rich flavor that embodies the spirit of the season.

The recipe is simple to follow and results in a beautifully moist cake that can be enjoyed on its own or adorned with a dusting of powdered sugar or a cream cheese glaze. It’s an excellent choice for festive gatherings and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays.

Delicious Gingerbread Bundt Cake for the Holidays

This gingerbread bundt cake features a blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a warm and inviting flavor profile. The cake takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving approximately 10 people, making it a perfect option for holiday gatherings and Christmas food ideas.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup hot water
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
• Cream cheese glaze (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the molasses and hot water until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with cream cheese glaze before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 10 slices
• Calories: 320kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 50g