Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 box (1 pound) dark brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup finely grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 2-ounce piece); 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses dissolved in 1 cup hot water; 1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger; Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 box (1 pound) dark brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup finely grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 2-ounce piece)
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses dissolved in 1 cup hot water
1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Grease and flour three 9-by-4-inch loaf pans.
3
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves and pepper.
4
In another large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
5
Add the brown sugar and beat until blended.
6
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until smooth, then beat in the sour cream and grated ginger.
7
At medium speed, beat in the dry ingredients in 3 batches, alternating with the molasses.
8
Pour the gingerbread batter into the prepared pans and sprinkle with the candied ginger.
9
Bake in the center of the oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the loaves comes out clean.
10
Let cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn the loaves out onto a rack to cool completely.
11
Cut the gingerbread in thick slices and serve with whipped cream.

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

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: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread 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.

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