Gingerbread Recipe
American · Dessert · 55 min total
A classic, moist gingerbread cake with warm spices and molasses, perfect for the holidays or any cozy occasion.
15
min prep
min prep
40
min cook
min cook
9
servings
servings
350
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in molasses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with hot water, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Can be served with whipped cream or lemon glaze.
- Gingerbread tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
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