Real Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Real Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, well softened; 2/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap); 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger; 2/3 cup hot water

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, well softened
2/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
2/3 cup hot water

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
2
Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
3
Beat together butter, molasses, brown sugar, eggs, and ginger in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low and mix in flour mixture until smooth, then add hot water and mix until combined (batter may appear curdled).
4
Pour batter into pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool to warm in pan on a rack.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Real 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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