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Fluffy gingerbread cake layered with whipped cream.
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Gingerbread Trifle Recipe

A fluffy gingerbread cake layered with molasses whipped cream. This dessert is not only gorgeous but absolutely delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter 12 tablespoons
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Molasses Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses

Instructions

Gingerbread Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then prepare an 8×8 or 9×9 cake pan, either size will work. Grease the bottom and sides with butter and cut a slice of parchment paper to lay inside. 
  • Using an electric mixer, beat brown sugar and eggs for at least 3 minutes.
  • Add in buttermilk, molasses, melted butter and vanilla extract.
  • Beat for 5 minutes until all of the ingredients are combined and have a fluffier texture. Scape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
    gingerbread cake batter.
  • Combine the flour, ground spices, baking soda and baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • With the mixer on low, add in the dry ingredients.
    Adding flour to gingerbread mix.
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and using a spatula, fold it all together.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool and then cut it into 1" cubes.
    Gingerbread cake cut into 1" cubes in a cake pan.

Whipped Cream

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
    Homemade whipped cream in an electric mixer.
  • Turn the mixer to low and slowly add in the molasses.
  • Continue to beat until medium peaks form. Use a spatula to fold in the molasses if needed.
    Molasses whipped cream.

Assembly

  • Add a layer of gingerbread cubes at the bottom of the trifle dish.
    The bottom of a trifle dish with cubes of fluffy gingerbread cake.
  • Cover it with whipped cream.
    Layer of whipped cream over gingerbread cake in a trifle dish.
  • Add another layer and continue until you reach the top.
    Molasses whipped cream with cinnamon.
  • Leave extra whipped cream for the top of the trifle.

Notes

Always use good quality ingredients and check the freshness and expiration dates before you start baking. 
Baking times will vary, so set your timer for less and more time if needed.
Store this in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. 

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg