Description
Gingerbread Poke Cake with caramel is a heartwarming dessert that combines the comforting flavors of ginger and cinnamon in a moist cake, generously soaked in rich caramel sauce. This delightful treat is perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy evenings at home, offering a stunning presentation that will impress your family and friends. With its easy preparation, this cake is destined to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- 3. In another bowl, mix molasses, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- 4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Let the cake cool slightly before poking holes all over with the handle of a wooden spoon.
- 7. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the cake and let it soak in. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg