Laura's Gingerbread
Warm, fragrant, and irresistibly spiced, Laura's Gingerbread is a timeless winter treat that brings the cozy flavors of the season to your table. Featuring a perfect blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this moist and tender cake is sweetened with rich molasses and a hint of brown sugar. Its one-bowl preparation makes it a breeze to whip up, while the boiling water ensures a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly baked in just 35 minutes, this gingerbread is ideal for holiday gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a dollop of whipped cream for a festive finishing touch. Simple and versatile, this crowd-pleasing dessert is destined to be a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 piece Large egg
- 0.75 cups Molasses
- 1 cups Boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a square 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
Step 4
Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated. Pour in the molasses and mix until smooth.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, a little at a time, alternating with the boiling water. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined between additions.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Let the gingerbread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a dollop of whipped cream!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1083.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3183.9 |
| Total Fat 104.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 444.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3327.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 531.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 295.6g | |
| Protein 38.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 733.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4118.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories