Gingerbread Coffee Cake is a warmly spiced, moist treat that’s perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. This cake brings the rich flavors of molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves together, creating a tender crumb with just the right amount of sweetness. Topped with a buttery streusel or a dusting of powdered sugar, each bite has a delicate warmth and pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea. Easy to make and wonderfully aromatic, Gingerbread Coffee Cake is a holiday season favorite that fills your home with comforting, seasonal scents.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the Streusel Topping:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add the molasses, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Enjoy this Gingerbread Coffee Cake as a deliciously spiced treat that’s perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a warm, cozy dessert!
