Damp Jamaican Gingerbread English Recipe

Delve into the comforting warmth of this Damp Jamaican Gingerbread, a rich, spiced treat inspired by classic English baking traditions. Bursting with the bold flavors of dark molasses, golden syrup, and stem ginger, this gingerbread is perfectly moist and irresistibly aromatic. A blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice infuses every bite with cozy, fragrant spice, while a touch of stem ginger syrup adds a delightful twist. Easily prepared in just 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection, this sticky, tender loaf pairs beautifully with butter, whipped cream, or even a drizzle of caramel. Perfect for 8 generous servings, this gingerbread will fill your kitchen with the nostalgic scent of holidays and warm any occasion with its delightful texture and lingering spice.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 175 grams Unsalted butter
• 175 grams Dark brown sugar
• 200 grams Golden syrup
• 50 grams Black treacle (molasses)
• 125 ml Whole milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 250 grams Plain flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 3 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 2 pieces Stem ginger in syrup, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Stem ginger syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 160°C (140°C fan) or 325°F. Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) square baking tin with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, dark brown sugar, golden syrup, and black treacle over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk. Gradually stir this mixture into the cooled butter and sugar mixture.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and salt. Make a well in the center.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients and gently mix until fully combined and smooth. Avoid overmixing to keep the gingerbread tender.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped stem ginger pieces and 2 tablespoons of stem ginger syrup for added texture and flavor.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin, ensuring it is evenly spread out.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the gingerbread to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve on its own, with a spread of butter, or topped with whipped cream. Store in an airtight container for up to a week to maintain its delightful dampness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4008.7

Total Fat 166.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 775.0mg	0%
Sodium 2524.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 624.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 419.4g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 138.7IU	0%
Calcium 587.4mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 1765.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.9%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 59.8%