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Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

Name: Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup 2% milk; 3/4 cup honey; 3/4 cup molasses; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 large eggs; 1-3/4 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; WHIPPED CREAM:; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023

Pleasantly-spiced gingerbread and crunchy nuts are the stars in this stunning dessert. Top the delectable delight with spiced whipped cream frosting. —Sarah Hatter, Brodhead, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1-3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
WHIPPED CREAM:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper.
In a large bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt; gradually beat into milk mixture.
Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup whipped cream. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer, whipped cream and nuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 364 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

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