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Gingerbread Latte Cake Recipe for a Cozy Holiday Delight

This Gingerbread Latte Cake Recipe combines fluffy spiced gingerbread layers with rich coffee buttercream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Cake flour can be used for a lighter texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
  • 1 cup White Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 2 Large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla.
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1 cup Full Fat Buttermilk Can substitute with vinegar and milk.
For the Coffee Buttercream
  • 2 tablespoons Instant Coffee Powder Espresso powder can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Holiday Decorations Gingerbread marshmallows, ganache, and sprinkles.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cake Pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Pour in vanilla and molasses, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and coffee mixture until fluffy.
  9. Layer the cakes with buttercream, chilling for 30 minutes after crumb coating.
  10. Decorate with a final layer of buttercream and festive decorations as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and texture. Check for doneness with a toothpick.

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