Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour (not generous); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch salt; 2 1/2 ounces butter, softened at room temperature; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup dark molasses; 3/4 cup cold water; 1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger (or candied); For the whipped cream; 1 cup heavy cream (not ultrapasteurized, if possible); 1/4 cup maple syrup (or an equal amount of the syrup from candied ginger)

Servings: persons

2 cups flour (not generous)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 ounces butter, softened at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup dark molasses
3/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger (or candied)
For the whipped cream
1 cup heavy cream (not ultrapasteurized, if possible)
1/4 cup maple syrup (or an equal amount of the syrup from candied ginger)

1
Heat the oven to 350u00b0F Butter an 8x8-inch cake pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt onto a sheet of waxed paper. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and creamy. Add the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pour in the molasses in a slow, steady stream, beating all the while. Add half of the sifted dry ingredients and mix just until well combined. Mix in the remaining dry ingredients. Slowly pour in the cold water and stir until well incorporated.
3
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minute Let cool in the pan about 1 hour before serving.
4
Beat the cream until thickened. Slowly pour in the syrup and continue beating until the cream holds soft peaks. Cut the cake into squares; serve with the whipped cream.

710

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups flour (not generous), 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

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