Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake Recipe
This Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake Recipe is soft, moist, and full of warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for holidays or cozy winter treats, it’s easy to make with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan or 8x8 square pan
- Mixing bowls large and medium
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
- Parchment paper
- Saucepan for heating liquids
- Toothpick for checking doneness
Ingredients
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour – 1 ½ cups
- Baking soda – 1 tsp
- Ground ginger – 2 tsp
- Ground cinnamon – 1 tsp
- Ground cloves – ½ tsp
- Salt – ¼ tsp
- Unsalted butter – ½ cup, softened
- Brown sugar – ¾ cup, packed
- Egg – 1 large
- Molasses – ⅓ cup
- Milk (dairy or non-dairy) – ½ cup
- Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for topping
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cake pan and line with parchment to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy for a tender cake.
Add Egg and Molasses
- Add egg and molasses to butter mixture. Beat until smooth. Molasses gives moist texture and deep flavor.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Stir gently until batter is smooth and fully combined.
Pour Batter
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top for even baking and a flat surface.
Bake Cake
- Bake 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cake is golden and fragrant when done.
Cool Cake
- Cool 10–15 minutes in pan, then transfer to a cooling rack until completely cool before serving.
Add Toppings
- Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle glaze, or serve with whipped cream for a festive, delicious finish.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture
- Measure flour carefully to avoid dryness
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, glaze, or whipped cream
- Store in airtight container for freshness up to 3 days