Holiday Gingerbread
Indulge in the irresistibly warm and spiced flavors of Holiday Gingerbread, the perfect dessert to brighten your festive season. This classic gingerbread recipe is delightfully moist and brimming with the rich sweetness of molasses, paired with the comforting aroma of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The batter comes together effortlessly, balancing simplicity with robust flavor, and bakes to perfection in just 35 minutes. Topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream, this gingerbread is an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. With its ease of preparation and timeless taste, this recipe is bound to become a seasonal favorite year after year!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams brown sugar, packed
- 120 ml molasses
- 1 whole large egg
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 ml hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and lightly flour an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the molasses and mix until fully combined. Then, beat in the egg until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Slowly stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be slightly thin; this is normal.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the gingerbread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra festive touch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.6 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 433 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 2643 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.0 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 594 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2968 mg | 63% | |
*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.
