Warm Gingerbread with Lemon Glaze
Elevate your dessert game with this irresistibly moist and spiced *Warm Gingerbread with Lemon Glaze*. Packed with warming flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this classic recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, thanks to rich molasses and dark brown sugar. The tender crumb of the gingerbread is complemented by a zesty lemon glaze, made with fresh lemon juice and zest, adding a refreshing citrus twist to each bite. Perfectly baked in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing treat is best served warm, making it an ideal dessert for cozy gatherings or holiday feasts. Whether you’re drawn by the aroma of gingerbread spices or the tang of lemon glaze, this recipe is guaranteed to delight and become a seasonal favorite. Keywords: warm gingerbread, lemon glaze, spiced dessert, holiday baking, gingerbread recipe.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Dark brown sugar
- 180 ml Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 180 ml Whole milk
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 120 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the dark brown sugar and molasses until smooth. Allow this mixture to cool slightly.
Add the egg and milk to the butter mixture, whisking until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the gingerbread is baking, prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a little more lemon juice or powdered sugar if needed.
Once the gingerbread is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack.
While the gingerbread is still warm, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of spicy gingerbread with tangy lemon glaze!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.4 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2189 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 657.2 g | 239% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 455.3 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 991 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 4474 mg | 95% | |
*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.
