Perfect Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Perfect Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups sifted cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ cup unsalted butter, room temp; ¼ cup dark molasses; ¼ cup honey; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger; ½ cup water; ½ cup packed lightly brown sugar; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup unsalted butter, room temp
¼ cup dark molasses
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoons fresh ginger
½ cup water
½ cup packed lightly brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

1
Preheat ove 350F Butter a 9 inch pan and line bottom with buttered wax or parchment paper.
2
Dust with flour.
3
Sift the first five ingredients [cayenne]
4
Place the next 5 in microwave safe bowl.
5
Cook in microwave, covered for 2 to 3 minutes on high or until butter is melted.
6
Remove.
7
Set aside.
8
Whisk the last three ingredients together.
9
Then whisk into butter mix.
10
Then finally whisk in dry until batter is smooth.
11
Pour into prepared pan.
12
Bake at 35 minutes covering with foil for last 10.
13
Should pass the toothpick test.
14
Let rest 10 minutes before unmolding to wire rack.
15
Serve warm.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups sifted cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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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