Description

A tender, richly spiced gingerbread Bundt cake made with molasses, warm spices, and sour cream for incredible moisture. Beautifully shaped and perfect for the holidays, it’s both nostalgic and impressive.

Ingredients

Baking spray with flour (such as Baker’s Joy®)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

3 large eggs, at room temperature

2/3 cup unsulphured molasses

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature

Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 10-cup Bundt pan with baking spray containing flour.
Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cloves, and allspice.
In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Increase mixer speed to medium-high and beat until doubled in volume, about 5 minutes.
Mix in molasses and vanilla.
Reduce mixer speed and add half the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Mix in sour cream, then add remaining dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

Add orange zest for a citrus twist.

Increase ginger or cinnamon for extra spice.

Glaze with powdered sugar and milk for added sweetness.

Fold in chopped crystallized ginger for texture and spice.

Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg