Excellent Gingerbread
Warm your home with the irresistible aroma of **Excellent Gingerbread**, a timeless dessert that perfectly balances rich molasses flavor with the comforting warmth of spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, using pantry staples and a hint of hot water to create a moist and tender texture. Baked to golden perfection in a simple square pan, this gingerbread is a holiday favorite that’s equally delightful year-round. Serve it plain for a rustic treat, or elevate it with a dusting of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a layer of cream cheese frosting for a truly indulgent experience. Whether for dessert, tea time, or a cozy snack, this gingerbread recipe will quickly become a cherished tradition. **Keywords:** gingerbread recipe, easy gingerbread, holiday baking, spiced dessert, moist gingerbread, molasses cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 160 grams molasses
- 1 large egg
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 milliliters hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 20 cm (8-inch) square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the molasses and beat on medium speed until fully incorporated.
Add the egg and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the gingerbread comes out clean.
Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve plain, or top with whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.9 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.9 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 2636 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.8 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2665 mg | 57% | |
*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.
