Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze
Description
Chef John's gingerbread cake recipe includes a simple sweet lemon glaze for a delightful addition on any holiday dessert table!
Ingredients
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1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup dark molasses
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 egg, beaten
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
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Whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and Chinese five-spice powder together in a bowl. Stir in sugar, molasses, oil, and egg until just combined. Pour in boiling water; whisk until batter is smooth and shiny, about 1 minute.
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Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the lemon glaze: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
6
Pour lemon juice mixture over cake while cake is still hot. Spread mixture around with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
7
Let cake cool completely before serving.