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Cozy Gingerbread Bundt Cake Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

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A warm, spicy gingerbread bundt cake with a moist crumb and a tangy cream cheese glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger (freshly ground if possible)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) molasses (blackstrap molasses works for deeper flavor)
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk or plain yogurt (dairy-free yogurt if needed)
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly with butter and dust with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and dark brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Pour in molasses and mix until fully combined.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk: add about a third of dry ingredients, then half of buttermilk, repeat ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed to avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour batter evenly into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness at 50 minutes with a toothpick (should come out clean or with few crumbs).
  9. Let cake rest in pan for 15 minutes.
  10. Invert cake onto a cooling rack and cool completely before glazing.
  11. To make glaze: beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until drizzle-able consistency is reached.
  12. Drizzle cream cheese glaze over cooled cake.

Notes

Use fresh spices for best flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep cake moist. Grease bundt pan thoroughly with butter and flour for easy release. Let cake cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting. For nut-free version, avoid nutty add-ins. Vegan and gluten-free adaptations available.

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Keywords: gingerbread, bundt cake, cream cheese glaze, holiday dessert, easy baking, cozy cake, molasses, spiced cake

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