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Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Lemon Filling

Oct 27, 2022 · 12 Comments

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This Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Lemon Filling will remind you of an old-fashioned holiday cake - moist and perfectly ginger-spiced. Not much says the holidays as much as the aroma of gingerbread baking! So put on some holiday music, whip up this Gingerbread Bundt cake, savor the aromas, then enjoy serving this festive and nostalgic dessert.

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Ingredients

  • Cream cheese: use a full-fat cream cheese and allow it to come to room temperature prior to making the filling.
  • Lemon juice and lemon zest: zest and juice one large lemon to flavor the filling.
  • Eggs: use large, room-temperature eggs
  • Molasses: use regular molasses and not blackstrap molasses (blackstrap molasses is too powerful a flavor for this cake)
  • Unsalted butter: bring the butter to room temperature before mixing the cake batter.
  • Other ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, baking soda and baking powder
mixing gingerbread cake batter

FAQs

How do I prepare a Bundt cake pan for baking?

This gingerbread Bundt cake is simple to prepare, so not much can go wrong except when you unmold it. Spend a little extra time preparing your pan to lessen the chances of the cake not releasing properly. Generously spray the pan with baking spray making sure to get the spray into any little crevices.

What is the best method to add the Bundt cake filling?

I recommend adding one-half of the cake batter to the Bundt pan and smooth with a spatula. Next, using a spatula or spoon, create a tunnel around the center of the batter. Then pipe or spoon the lemon filling into the well. Try to avoid the cream touching the pan sides. Finally, pour the remaining batter over the filling and smooth.filling gingerbread bundt pan

How should I store the Bundt cake?

Store the gingerbread Bundt cake in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to two days. You may also freeze the cake for up to three months.

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📋 Recipe

gingerbread bundt cake lemon filling from dessertswithstephanie.com

Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Lemon Cream Filling

This Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Lemon Filling will remind you of an old-fashioned holiday cake - moist and perfectly ginger-spiced.
5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 439 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bundt Cake Pan 10 cup
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Stand Mixer or hand mixer

Ingredients
 
 

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

  • 2 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 ½ Cups Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs Room Temperature
  • ½ Cup Molasses
  • 1 Cup Water

Lemon Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, full fat Room Temperature
  • 1 Large Egg Room Temperature
  • ⅓ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (from 1 large lemon)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F

Lemon Cream Cheese Filling

  • Place softened cream cheese in the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until no lumps remain (1 - 2 minutes).
  • Add granulated sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest to the mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Add one egg to mixing bowl. Mix until combined (1 - 2 minutes).
  • Set bowl aside or place cream filling in a piping bag.

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

  • Prepare Bundt cake pan by spraying with non-stick baking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set bowl aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the brown sugar and butter together until light and fluffy (1 - 3 minutes). A stand or hand mixer may be used.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition.
  • Add molasses and mix until well combined.
  • Add flour mixture to the mixing bowl in three additions, alternating with the water (starting and ending with the flour).
  • Pour one-half of the cake batter into Bundt pan. Using a spatula or spoon, create a well through center of the batter. Pipe or spoon lemon cream cheese filling into the well.
  • Pour remaining half of cake batter over the filling. Smooth top of the batter with a rubber spatula.
  • Place pan in preheated oven. Bake for 55 - 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove pan from oven and place on a cooking rack for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes invert the pan onto the cooling rack and allow to cool completely (approximately 1 hour).

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Nutrition

Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 632IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 2mg
Keyword christmas cakes, gingerbread bundt cake with lemon filling, gingerbread tube cake, holiday cakes
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Comments

  1. Jackie at The Wildflower Wifey says

    October 04, 2023 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love the addition of lemon to this gingerbread Bundt cake! It adds the perfect element of surprise and yumminess.

    Reply
  2. Ben says

    October 04, 2023 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    I'd never had gingerbread with lemon until I made this cake. It was a very pleasant surprise! I love the combo.

    Reply
  3. Mandy says

    September 30, 2023 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    I love gingerbread and this bundt cake is so moist and delicious. The lemon filling is an unexpected but lovely addition.

    Reply
  4. Casey says

    September 05, 2023 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    I've never considered putting gingerbread and lemon together but this really is a delicious combo! Yum!

    Reply
  5. Tavo says

    September 05, 2023 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, that Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Lemon Filling was a game-changer! The spicy warmth of the gingerbread perfectly complemented the zesty lemon filling, creating a flavor combo that was nothing short of magical. Your knack for pairing unconventional flavors really shines through in this recipe. Can't wait to see what you whip up next!

    Reply
  6. Alexandra says

    July 27, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect dessert for the holidays! I love the warming spices, and that lemon cream filling is delightful, and the perfect compliment to the cake.

    Reply
  7. Debra says

    July 26, 2023 at 11:11 pm

    5 stars
    Loved all the cozy spices in the cake and that lemon filling was fabulous.

    Reply
  8. Tina says

    July 26, 2023 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    My mom loves Gingerbread and really enjoyed this bundt cake! Definitely making it again for the holidays.

    Reply
  9. Kristy Bullard says

    May 21, 2023 at 1:10 am

    5 stars
    My husband loves Gingerbread and he really loved this Bundt cake. The Lemon Cream filling complements the cake very well. I could eat the filling all by itself!

    Reply
  10. Alita Pacio says

    November 05, 2022 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, this is perfect for the Holidays. It's time to show off my new recipes and surely this is a people pleaser.

    Reply
  11. Chuck M says

    November 04, 2022 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    Just super yummy! I love anything gingerbread and this was no exception. I wouldn't have thought to have a lemon filling but it worked great with the ginger.

    Reply
  12. Mary Sully says

    October 29, 2022 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    Yep! You were right - my house smelled awesome and the family gobbled this up.

    Reply
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