Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Meanwhile, make the lemon glaze: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until sugar dissolves.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour lemon juice mixture over cake while cake is still hot. Spread mixture around with a spatula to ensure even distribution.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Let cake cool completely before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (9 servings total)