Comments on: Gingerbread Latte Cake

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:56:53 +0000

In reply to Wendy. Hi Wendy! I can't say for sure as I haven't baked them up as cupcakes. In general though I know if you bake at a lower temperature it is less likely to dome, also not filling the cupcake liners too much.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:16:46 +0000

Hi, I can’t wait to try these! I want to use mini cake loaf tins (6oz) and cupcakes to give to friends and colleagues as gifts. I wondered if this recipe (and your Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe) bakes flat or domes. If they dome, would you adjust the baking powder for flatter tops, and by how much?

Thanks!
Wendy

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:32:15 +0000

In reply to Sophie. Hi Sophie! I would do the 50/50 split. I think that should work well. Blackstrap tends to be very strong so the golden syrup will help tone that down and make it more similar to the fancy molasses I use.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 19:54:11 +0000

Hey! I'm struggling to find the right molasses here in Dubai. I can get from overseas but I need it sooner than it can be delivered. I do have molasses sugar (caster sugar granule size) or I have blackstrap and golden syrup in my pantry to do 50/50 split. Which would you recommend I go for? If the sugar option, what weight do you suggest? I don't know how to turn it to liquid. Making the cake in 2 days time, hopefully you catch this query asap thanks so much!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:20:33 +0000

In reply to Cindy. Thank you, Cindy!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:03:47 +0000

The piping and general cake deco is outstanding.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:25:19 +0000

In reply to Christina. Hi Christina! I talk about this in the post: Do not use Blackstrap molasses in the cake. It is quite a bit stronger than the fancy molasses I’ve used here and will overpower the flavor. If that’s all you can find I recommend using half the amount of molasses and adding an equal part of golden syrup.

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:43:15 +0000

I can’t find fancy molasses in my area. What can I substitute it with?

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 18:29:14 +0000

In reply to Maggie. I think it's a good plan! It will be delicious :)

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:58:58 +0000

In reply to Olivia. I know. I cannot decide which to make for Christmas so thought I might combine them.