Easy apple gingerbread in a white bowl

Easy Apple Gingerbread Cake

This easy apple gingerbread recipe is a great way to enjoy apples year round.

There’s nothing like crisp fall apples and the smell of them cooking in the kitchen.

Easy apple gingerbread

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Easy Apple Gingerbread Cake

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4.8 from 11 reviews

Easy Apple Gingerbread Cake is quick to make and always moist and delicious. Bake it as a snack cake or dress it up with a glaze.

  • Author: Crosby’s Molasses
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 serving(s) 1x
  • Category: Cakes

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable, olive, grapeseed, canola…)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned in
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 4 tart apples peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  2. In another bowl whisk oil, molasses, brown sugar, egg, vanilla and ½ cup boiling water.
  3. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir just until combined.
  4. Gently fold in the apples.
  5. Scrape batter into a greased and floured 9” round cake pan.
  6. Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes (or until a tester comes out clean)

Comments

  • October 19, 2022
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    Sharon Thompson

    A good friend of mine served us this cake with warm lemon sauce and it was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making it! Thanks

  • January 26, 2021
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    Veronika

    It was delicious and will make another cake right.
    Super easy too. Thank you for this recipe.

    • February 1, 2021
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      Crosby Molasses

      You’re very welcome. Glad you enjoyed!

  • October 30, 2020
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    J. Sloan

    I made this today and it turned out great. The recipe was very easy to follow. I used heaping measuring spoons of all the spices because I like it spicy. It’s Fall in a cake pan and the house smells wonderful.

  • October 26, 2020
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    Marie

    Great cake I have made it twice we love it

    • October 27, 2020
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Marie, Thanks, glad you found a new favourite.

  • October 25, 2020
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    Lynn Gould

    Made this cake today the smell while baking was amazing. This recipe is definitely a keeper enjoyed a slice with some whipped cream.

    • October 27, 2020
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Lynn, The scent is definitely one of the many benefits of baking gingerbread. Glad you found a new fav.

  • October 24, 2020
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    Barbara Bernard

    Made this Apple Gingerbread today. Soo delicious. The only thing I did different was cut the apples a little smaller. Tonight for dessert with Vanilla Ice cream or Whipped Cream. Either one will be good. Thanks for the recipe.

  • October 21, 2020
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    Marie

    I made the apple ginger and molasses cake and it was a rousing success so thank-you i look forward to trying more of your recipes.

  • October 20, 2020
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    Karen

    Thanks for the almost excellent recipe – I have been searching for a dairy-free gingerbread that uses oil for a long time! A volume measurement for the apple chunks would have been useful – apple shopping is challenging right now from my urban-dwelling, car-less, COVID restricted perspective. I used only 2 1/2 huge apples for fear of the pan overflowing (and, in retrospect, should have measured the volume myself for future reference) – the cake was great.

  • October 15, 2020
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    val

    My son said that the gingerbread apple cake was the best cake he had ever had. It is easy to make and not too sweet. Delicious!

  • October 13, 2020
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    I made this cake today and got raving reviews. It was delicious with whipped cream on top. Thank you so much for the recioe

  • October 11, 2020
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    Mae Baker-Westhaver

    I just have to tell you that Crosby’s Molasses is the only brand I know. My father used it for everything. He even made his version of pancake syrup with it. He would pour about 1/4 cup in middle of plate and then add Cider Vinegar. He then stirred it together and put his pancakes on the plate. Actually it tasted real good. I started using Crosby’s molasses when I got married in 1963 and have used it for so many things ever since. I just love it. Thanks for all the recipes.

    • April 13, 2021
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      Crosby Molasses

      Thanks Mae, it’s wonderful to read about your molasses memories.

  • October 10, 2020
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    Maryellen

    Does this recipe freeze well?

    • June 11, 2021
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      Marie-Pierre Lessard

      Sure!

  • October 10, 2020
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    Kathi Block

    Flavourful and moist! Good for breakfast too! This is now one of my favourites.

  • October 9, 2020
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    Gay Richardson

    I made this with 4 large court land apples. Way too much. I had to use 2 cake pans (35 minutes) but that’s O K. ? It is delicious and very light. Used Dream Whip on it and put one in the freezer.
    Thanks. Can’t wait to make more of these recipes.

  • October 8, 2020
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    Louise Sgro

    Excellent cake. Making it for Thanksgiving. Although there was a tip to use it the day it was baked, I found that it got more moist and delicious over the next 2 days. I left out the cloves, as the men in my family don’t care for it, and it was still wonderful.

  • October 8, 2020
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    Emily

    Delicious and easy to make!

  • October 7, 2020
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    Cathy

    I made this today, using Macintosh and Granny Smith, absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try the Sticky Upside down apple gingerbread

  • October 5, 2020
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    Mary

    Best ginger/apple cake I have ever made/eaten.
    Thank you for these awesome recipes.
    I have doubled the recipe and put it in a 9X12” pan
    Just about to go into the oven!

    • October 5, 2020
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Mary,
      Thanks for the idea to double the recipe. Great to have more and it lasts so well.

  • September 29, 2020
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    Dorothy Anne Delorey

    I made this today and it is awesome. So moist, taste like My Moms ginger cake.

    • October 5, 2020
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Dorothy, Thanks, having it compared to someone’s mom’s cake is a great compliment:)

  • September 28, 2020
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    Kaitlyn

    This was really tasty! I used a variety of apples the I just picked yesterday. The only thing I would change would be flouring the cake tin. I think a good spray of oil would have been enough to keep it from sticking, the flour left a bit of a chalky taste to the cake.

    • September 29, 2020
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      Crosby Molasses

      Thanks Kaitlyn. I’m so paranoid about cakes sticking. But you’re right — cakes taste (and look) better without the added flour.

  • September 20, 2014
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    Shirley M.Donovan

    Thanks for the recipes with Crosbys molasses. My mother always used molasses in her cooking. I have tried some of your recipes and have liked them
    Shirley

    • September 22, 2014
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      Hi Shirley, I hope that some of our recipes remind you of your mom’s.

  • September 20, 2014
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    Shirley M.Donovan

    Thanks for all these recipes with Molasses, I have tried a few and loved them all.
    Shirley

  • October 20, 2013
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    Pamela

    My mother-in-law talked about an apple gingerbread her mother made but didn’t have a recipe for it. Like most recipes they were made from memory. I am going to try this to surprise her and bring back wonderful memories for her. Thank you for sharing.

    • October 21, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Pamela, I love how recipes can bring back wonderful memories. I hope that you and your mother in law enjoy the gingerbread!

  • September 25, 2013
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    Lynda

    My husband still uses Crosby’s molasses every morning on biscuits. I love the fall and cannot wait to make a lot of these recipes because they remind me of Mom and my childhood. Thanks

    • September 25, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Lynda, I’m so pleased that these recipes bring back font memories. Enjoy!

  • September 21, 2013
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    Gillian V

    There is a large section of wild ground not too far from us with quite a few different trees and bushes bearing fruit. Of course it is all windfall now, and I cannot identify everything that is there, but knowledgeable families could supply themselves for the winter: jam, jelly, compote, applesauce, and variations thereof.
    Does your cake freeze? I shall have to try it very soon, but I plan on eating and not freezing?

    • September 22, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Gillian, Now that is my dream…to have part of my yard devoted to fruit trees and bushes. I haven’t tried freezing the apple gingerbread but suspect that the texture of the apples would be off once thawed.

  • September 20, 2013
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    My mom, rest her soul, used Crosby’s Molasses all her life. We ate it on bread, pancakes, toast and of course she use it in her baking. Now that she has passed away, I continue to use the Crosby’s Molasses in my home.

    • September 22, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Ellie, I’m so pleased that molasses reminds you of your mom. I bet she had some wonderful old recipes.

  • September 18, 2013
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    alice C Cook

    I love molasses, and I’m going to be sharing snack cakes and cookies and bars with hard workers for next six weeks

    • September 18, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Alice, Lucky for the workers! I’m happy that we have lots of easy recipes for you to choose from.

  • September 17, 2013
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    Betty Ann

    Thanks for the recipe.

    • September 18, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      You’re welcome Betty Ann. I hope that you enjoy it.

  • September 17, 2013
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    We went apple picking on Saturday and they had Lobo and McIntosh ready at this time. Your cake looks so moist, would be good with a dollop of whipped cream.

    • September 18, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Helene, Yes, the cake is really moist. Whipped cream would be a nice addition!

  • September 13, 2013
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    Grace

    Do you know the name of the apples that had a slight tinge of pink veins in them. When I was a child we called them “snow apples” but I haven’t seen any for a long time. Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    Grace

    • September 18, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      Dear Grace, I know exactly the apples that you mean. I always loved them too. I’m wondering if they’re melbas but will check with my mom and get back to you.

    • October 10, 2013
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      Crosby Molasses

      > Hi Grace — I have been asking around about the apples with the red veins and the variety could be Macouin. My mom said we always got them when I was little but you don’t see them anymore. I believe that they’re related to MacIntosh apples

    • September 26, 2020
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      Leona

      Red Astrachans sounds like Astricans
      My grandparents had 3 trees in their orchard

    • October 4, 2020
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      Beth

      There are several varieties of apples grafted onto one tree in my yard. One variety has the red veins, and I found a tag in the soil saying “Snow”. This could be the variety you mentioned. The apples are delicious – bright red and juicy.

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