Cakey Gingerbread Squares Recipe

Name: Cakey Gingerbread Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 8 tablespoons butter unsalted, at room temp; 1/2 teaspoon allspice ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground; 1 x orange zest grated; 1 cup molasses unsulfured; 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 cup water boiling; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 x powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons ginger ground

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
8 tablespoons butter unsalted, at room temp
1/2 teaspoon allspice ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
1 x orange zest grated
1 cup molasses unsulfured
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 cup water boiling
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 x powdered sugar
2 teaspoons ginger ground

1
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2
Butter and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
3
Using a hand-held electric mixer set at high speed, beat the butter until creamy, about 1 minute.
4
Add the sugar and beat until light in color and texture, about 2 additional minutes.
5
Beat in the eggs and orange zest.
6
Sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and cloves onto a piece of waxed paper.
7
In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine the molasses and boiling water.
8
Alternately in thirds, beat in the flour and molasses mixtures.
9
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
10
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, and the cake is shrinking from the sides of the pan, 40 to 50 minutes.
11
Let stand on a wire cake rack for 5 minutes.
12
Place the confectioners' sugar in a sieve and dust over the top of the cake.
13
Serve the cake warm or completely cooled.

1286

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground, 8 tablespoons butter unsalted, at room temp, 1/2 teaspoon allspice ground, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground, and more.

Yes, Cakey Gingerbread Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cakey Gingerbread Squares

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