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Linda says
Hi Sara, June, Barry and Margo:
Another wonderful post! My mom would make gingerbread often for our family-also one of my favorites! Thank you for a beautiful post?. Please give my best to Lisa and the girls too. Love to everyone
Sara says
Hi Linda, You're welcome! I had no idea that you love Gingerbread too. It's a classic! I'll say hello for you!
Tracy @ Served from Scratch says
I just learned the wonders of gingerbread cakes this year and now I'm hooked! Pinning for later!!
Sara says
Gingerbread really is amazing!
Platter Talk says
I'm trying to imagine how wonderful this cake must taste, next to a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee. This is the perfect dessert for the winter season; thanks so much for sharing.
Sara says
Your so welcome, yes either of those two beverages would go wonderfully with it! Thank you for visiting!
Ciao Florentina says
I love the rustic and romantic vibe of this cake. Wish I had a slice right now.
Sara says
Sending you a virtual slice Florentina! Thank you for visiting!
LydiaF says
Love the vegan options for this delicious looking cake. Bet it's great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🙂
Sara says
Hi Lydia, I am thinking the same thing, a huge scoop of ice cream - just perfect!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
I love the little heart you've added to the top of your cake! This looks super tasty!
Sara says
Hi Shelby, thank you so much!
Derek says
Looks soooo good Sara. We are super impressed!
Sara says
I am so glad you like it 🙂
Katie Crenshaw says
Sara, your Gingerbread Spice Cake looks lovely. Your photos are beautiful. Pinning this recipe now!
Sara says
Hi Katie, thank you so much and thank you for the pin!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
What a beautiful cake. I love gingerbread and so does my family. Instead of making the typical chocolate cake for Valentines Day this would be perfect. Can't wait to make it!!
Sara says
Hi Marisa, I am so glad that you like it! It tastes wonderful when it's still warm. Thank you for visiting 🙂
Melissa says
Yum! I will be trying this soon and stealing your decorating with a heart trick!
Sara says
I am so glad that you like it, let me know how it turns out!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
I love baking with molasses too, this cake looks so moist and delicious and I love the heart on top too!
Sara says
Yeah, I love baking with molasses, it really adds a depth of flavor. Thank you so much!
Manal Obieda says
Such a wonderful looking recipe....I love the decoration too...
Sara says
Thank you!
Renee says
I love the rich flavors of spice cake! Thank you for sharing!
Sara says
You are so welcome!
Donna says
This is so pretty and sounds pretty delicious to boot! Love the ingredient list, pinning for later
Sara says
Thank you for pinning and visiting, I hope you like it!
Steph @ Steph in Thyme says
Such a stunning cake! Especially lovely for winter and Valentine's Day. I love your vegan options and tutorial on sugaring the top to form a heart <3
Sara says
Hi Steph, thank you so much! I am glad that you like it 🙂
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
This is just awesome! I love how much healthier this cake is - and the lovely ways you can decorate it! That heart is just so sweet - perfect for Valentine's Day!
Sara says
Thank you Shelley, whenever I can I try to do something to make my recipes healthier! Thank you for visiting!
Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy says
Oh, this looks like the perfect coffee cake! It's a great dessert for your significant one this Valentine's Day!
Sara says
Yes, it goes GREAT with coffee (love coffee!) 🙂 Thank you for visiting 🙂
Sharee @ Savory Spicerack says
My school cafeteria used to serve this type of cake back when I was a kiddo. I would love having a piece of this warm cake with my carton of milk. I am pinning this so I can recreate memories!
Sara says
Hi Sharee, it goes amazing with a tall glass of milk!