Lill's Blueberries in the Gingerbread

Delightfully spiced and bursting with fruit, Lill's Blueberries in the Gingerbread is a nostalgic take on a classic dessert with a fruity twist. Combining the warm, aromatic flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the robust sweetness of molasses, this moist gingerbread is elevated by juicy bursts of fresh blueberries baked right into the batter. Softened with a hint of whole milk and sweetened lightly with brown sugar, this cake achieves the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, it’s a stunning yet simple recipe ideal for cozy gatherings or teatime indulgence. Ready in less than an hour, this festive dessert is sure to become your go-to for comforting, homemade goodness. Keywords: gingerbread recipe, blueberry dessert, spiced cake, homemade dessert, holiday baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8x8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Mix the molasses and egg into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined.

Step 5

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, being sure to distribute them evenly throughout.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges pull slightly away from the pan.

Step 9

Cool the gingerbread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan to cool completely.

Step 10

Dust the cooled gingerbread with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1054.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2554.1

Total Fat 62.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 332.0mg	0%
Sodium 2731.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 472.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 272.4g
Protein 39.3g	0%

Vitamin D 121.5IU	0%
Calcium 765.7mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 3300.4mg	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: 21.5%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 72.5%