Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze

A delightfully spiced treat, this gingerbread cake with lemon glaze with be a welcome addition to any holiday table!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup boiling water
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• ½ cup dark molasses
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 3

Whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl.

Step 4

Stir sugar, molasses, oil, and egg into flour mixture until just combined.

Step 5

Pour in boiling water and whisk until the batter is smooth and shiny, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Tap pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Step 8

Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

Step 9

Pour lemon juice mixture over cake while cake is still hot. Spread the mixture around with a spatula to ensure even distribution. Let cake cool completely before serving.