Laura's Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Laura's Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup applesauce; 1 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons baking soda; 1 cup boiling water; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup applesauce
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs

1
Blend brown sugar with butter and applesauce.
2
Stir in molasses.
3
Add baking soda to boiling water and stir into molasses mixture,
4
(do this over the bowl so all the liquid goes into the cake mixture) Mix all well.
5
In a seperate bowl, add flour, spices and salt.
6
Stir well and add to cake mixture.
7
Beat eggs well and add to this.
8
Pour into a lightly greased 9x12 pan and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes, depending on your oven.
9
Excellent when covered in chocolate frosting!

1252

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup applesauce, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Laura's 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.

Laura's Gingerbread

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