Old Fashioned Gingerbread
Warm your kitchen with the timeless charm of Old Fashioned Gingerbread, a classic dessert brimming with cozy spices and rustic molasses flavor. This easy-to-make treat combines ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the deep, caramel-like sweetness of molasses, creating a moist, tender cake perfect for the holiday season or any chilly day. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to fluffy perfection in a simple 8-inch square pan, this nostalgic recipe fills your home with the comforting aroma of spices. Serve it dusted with powdered sugar for a festive flair or enjoy warm slices with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent touch. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this old-fashioned gingerbread is a must-have addition to your seasonal baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Molasses
- 0.75 cup Hot water
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat the egg into the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Add the molasses and mix well until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two additions, alternating with the hot water, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
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 in the center comes out clean.
Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before removing it and slicing into squares.
Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.3 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 2672 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 528.4 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 3954 mg | 84% | |
*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.
