Gingerbread Pre 1940's

Step back in time with this nostalgic 'Gingerbread Pre 1940's' recipe, a delightful tribute to classic homemade desserts. Infused with warm spices like ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and sweetened with rich molasses and brown sugar, this vintage recipe captures the cozy essence of old-fashioned baking. The batter, made uniquely smooth with hot water, bakes into a tender, fragrant gingerbread that pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. Ready in under an hour, this simple yet timeless treat is perfect for holiday gatherings or an afternoon indulgence. Bring warmth and history to your table with this classic from yesteryear!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1 cups molasses
• 1 cups hot water
• 1 unit large egg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Gradually mix in the molasses until fully combined.

Step 5

Add the hot water to the molasses mixture and stir until smooth. The mixture will look runny, but this is normal.

Step 6

Beat the egg in a small bowl and then stir it into the wet mixture until well incorporated.

Step 7

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently mixing just until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the gingerbread comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully turn it out of the pan to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1107.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3102.4

Total Fat 80.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2687.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 574.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 340.3g
Protein 38.3g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 919.7mg	0%
Iron 30.8mg	0%
Potassium 5222.2mg	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: 22.8%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 72.4%