Gingerbread Cake made with honey instead of molasses for a sweetly spiced holiday cake! Festive Gingerbread cake with cranberries & walnuts perfect for dessert!
This Christmas gingerbread cake is a perfect addition to any holiday party. What makes it unique is that it’s a gingerbread cake without molasses! Of course, we keep the name, because “Honey Ginger Cake Recipe” doesn’t have the same festive feeling we want when people think of this fruity and nutty cake.
What is a Honey Gingerbread Cake?
It’s a versatile holiday cake that takes under an hour to prep, make, and bake (sounds great, right?) This honey gingerbread recipe is a beautiful golden brown cake that adorns any table. Packed with flavor, this fluffy and moist cake is both versatile and delicious!
Honey Gingerbread Cake Ingredients
-Honey: You can use pasteurized, raw, or even agave depending on preferences. Each honey will alter the flavor and color slightly.
-Butter: We need 1 stick (½ cup) of unsalted butter to add needed fats and richness to this cake.
-Sugar: With ½ cup of white granulated sugar we can get a much needed sweetness for this cake, without being too sweet.
-Flour: We will need to use 3 cups of all-purpose flour to make the base of this cake batter.
Spices: Using 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg we can create a flavorful spiced cake that tastes nutty and delicious.
-Baking powder: This is our leavening agent which will work to make the cake nice and fluffy. We need 2 leveled teaspoons of baking powder for the perfect cake.
-Cranberries: With ½ cup of dried cranberries (or other dried fruits) we can add a little color, flavor, and chewiness to every slice.
-Walnuts: ½ cup of roughly chopped walnuts is perfect for adding a buttery texture and nice flavor to the batter, but you can substitute with almonds, pecans, pistachios, or even hazelnuts!
-Eggs: Using 2 medium sized eggs we can create the binder this cake needs to hold together. Eggs also help cakes to keep a great texture too!
-Cocoa Powder: Adds to the flavor (as well as brown color) with just 2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa.
How to Make Honey Gingerbread Cake
Preheat your oven to 350F degrees or 300F if it’s a convection oven.
Grease a 9x9inch pan with oil or butter and then set it aside.
In a bowl, melt the butter and then stir in the honey until combined.
Whisk the eggs and sugar together in another bowl until fluffy and bright.
Add the honey mixture to the egg mixture.
In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (except for the cranberries and walnuts).
Pour the flour mixture into the bowl of wet ingredients and add in the cranberries and walnuts. Gently fold them all together until combined. Do not over mix.
Bake for about 25 minutes or until it’s golden brown and cooked thoroughly. A toothpick should be able to be inserted into the center and come out clean. Enjoy!
Honey Gingerbread Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup honey
- 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking powder (leveled scoops)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (note 1)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (note 2)
- 2 medium sized eggs
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300° convection or 350° upper/lower heat and grease a 9x9 inch pan with oil or butter.
- Melt the butter and stir in the honey until combined.
- Whisk the eggs with the sugar until bright and fluffy.
- Mix honey and egg mixture together.
- Now put all the dry ingredients except the cranberries and the walnuts in a bowl and whisk together.
- Pour the flour mixture and the fruits and nuts into the bowl with the egg/honey mixture and gently fold together until combined. Don´t overmix it.
- Bake for around 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked. Check with a toothpick to see if cake is properly cooked.
Notes
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Can I make this cake ahead?
Yes! The best part is that it gets even better if it had a chance to sit and let all the spices properly infuse. So it really tastes better from the second day on. How many times can you say that about leftovers?
Can I make more?
Yes, that’s no problem. Just double the amounts and use a bigger pan (9×13) or two pans (8×8). If you use a bigger pan you might need to adjust the baking time accordingly.
Can I freeze the gingerbread cake?
Yes, this gingerbread cake is freezable. I recommend that you pack it tightly into freezer bags (if you want to do single servings) and then freeze for up to 4 months. This makes it great for a grab-and-go treat!
Looking for more Holiday recipes? Check these out:
- EASY PUMPKIN PIE CAKE
- GINGERBREAD WHOOPIE PIES
- HOLIDAY PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM CAKE ROLL
- NUTTER BUTTER TRUFFLES
- CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE
- CHRISTMAS MUDDY BUDDIES
- SALTED NUT ROLL BARS
- SPICED CARAMEL APPLE CIDER
- CREAMY POMEGRANATE FRUIT SALAD
- PUMPKIN DUMP CAKE
- PECAN PIE BARS
A delicious and festive cranberry and walnut packed honey gingerbread cake is a great way to adorn your holiday table this year. Try it soon and see that you’re in for a real treat!
Gingerbread Cake made with honey instead of molasses for a sweetly spiced holiday cake! Festive Gingerbread cake with cranberries & walnuts perfect for dessert!
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