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Homemade Gingerbread Bundt Cake

This gingerbread bundt cake is soft, spiced, and perfect for sharing. Grab a pan and let’s bake!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 14 slices
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • ½ cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Maple Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and get a 12-cup Bundt pan ready by greasing it well. Make sure to spread butter into all the nooks and lightly dust with flour so the cake releases easily later.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda, whisking until everything is evenly mixed.
  • In another bowl, beat the salted butter and vegetable oil with the dark brown sugar until fluffy and light. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the molasses and vanilla extract, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure nothing is left behind.
  • Gently fold in the dry ingredients with the milk, alternating between the two and starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined, you want a tender, soft cake, so avoid overmixing.
  • Gently pour the batter into your ready Bundt pan and level the top for an even bake. Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking around the 50-minute mark with a toothpick; a few crumbs clinging is perfect and means your cake will stay moist.
  • Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully flipping it onto a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
  • While it cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk to make a smooth glaze, adjusting the milk so it’s pourable but thick enough to cling.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cake once it’s fully cooled, letting it naturally flow down the ridges. Slice, serve, and enjoy every warm, spiced bite with friends, and family.

Notes

  • Slicing the cake with a serrated knife helps keep the edges clean and neat.
  • For a soft, spongy texture, avoid chilling the batter before baking, bake it right after mixing.
  • If your glaze thickens too much, gently stir in a tiny splash of milk to loosen it.
Category: Cakes
Cuisine: American