Colonial Gingerbread
Transport your taste buds back in time with this authentic Colonial Gingerbread, a nostalgic treat that combines old-world charm with bold, warming flavors. This recipe captures the rich essence of early American baking, featuring aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves balanced with the deep sweetness of molasses and brown sugar. The batter is quick to prepare, using a blend of boiling water and melted butter to achieve a moist, tender crumb that’s irresistibly soft. Ready in under an hour, this spiced cake is baked to golden perfection and pairs beautifully with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream. Perfect as a cozy dessert or an afternoon indulgence, Colonial Gingerbread is a timeless classic that’s as comforting as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 egg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x9-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the brown sugar and molasses until smooth.
Carefully pour the boiling water into the molasses mixture, stirring constantly to combine.
Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
Beat the egg lightly in a small bowl, then fold it gently into the batter until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or served with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.5 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 3372 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 705.6 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 469.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 32.0 mg | 178% | |
| Potassium | 5425 mg | 115% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
