Tender Ginger Cakes Filling (Printer-Friendly)

Tender ginger cakes combined with rich cream cheese create a festive handheld treat full of warmth and sweetness.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

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01 - 2½ cups powdered sugar
02 - 8 ounces softened cream cheese
03 - ¼ cup softened butter
04 - 2 teaspoons heavy cream
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Ginger Cakes

06 - 10 ounces plain flour
07 - ½ cup granulated sugar
08 - ½ cup dark molasses
09 - 2½ teaspoons ground ginger
10 - 1¼ teaspoons baking soda
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - ¾ teaspoon salt
13 - ⅓ cup vegetable oil
14 - 1 large beaten egg
15 - ⅓ cup hot water

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat.
02 - In a bowl, mix the plain flour, granulated sugar, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and dark molasses until well combined.
03 - Stir in vegetable oil and the beaten egg into the dry mixture.
04 - Gradually mix in hot water until the batter is smooth and uniform.
05 - Spoon 1-ounce portions of batter onto lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until cakes are puffed and set.
07 - Allow the cakes to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract together until smooth and airy.
09 - Spread the filling evenly on the flat side of one ginger cake, then top with another to form a sandwich.
10 - Refrigerate assembled sandwiches for 30 minutes to allow the filling to firm.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For accuracy, weigh the flour rather than measuring by volume. Use slightly less flour to start if measuring by cups and adjust as needed.

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