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Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake

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A visually stunning and aromatic holiday cake with a perfect blend of spices.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sticks, for decoration
  • Star anise, for decoration
  • Candied ginger slices, for decoration
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs, for decoration
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch Bundt or ring-shaped pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in the baking soda.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  8. Once the cake is cooled, pipe the whipped cream around the edges using a star-shaped tip.
  9. Decorate with cinnamon sticks, star anise, candied ginger slices, and fresh rosemary sprigs. Dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.

Notes

Make sure that your butter is softened properly for a light and fluffy batter. Chill your mixing bowl for perfect whipped cream peaks. Allow the cake to sit for a day before serving for better flavor.

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Keywords: gingerbread, holiday cake, festive dessert, spiced cake, wreath cake

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