Tartine's Soft Glazed Gingerbread
Indulge in the festive warmth of Tartine's Soft Glazed Gingerbread, a perfect holiday treat that blends deep molasses richness with the comforting spice of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. This moist and tender gingerbread is baked to perfection in just 40 minutes and topped with a silky milk glaze that hardens into an irresistible finish. Made with pantry staples like dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and a touch of whole milk, it’s an easy yet show-stopping dessert to share with family and friends. Whether served as a cozy afternoon snack or a holiday dessert centerpiece, this gingerbread captures the magic of the season in every bite. Perfect for holiday baking enthusiasts, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of traditional spiced desserts!
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Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams dark brown sugar, packed
- 230 grams molasses
- 1 piece large egg
- 315 grams all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark brown sugar and molasses until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the egg and whisking until fully incorporated.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and sea salt.
Step 4
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, whisking until the mixture begins to come together. Slowly add the milk, mixing gently to combine into a smooth batter.
Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula. Tap the dish gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the gingerbread cool in the baking dish for 10-15 minutes.
Step 7
While the gingerbread is cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 8
Carefully remove the gingerbread from the pan and place it on a wire rack. While the gingerbread is still slightly warm, brush the glaze across the surface using a pastry brush for an even coat.
Step 9
Allow the glaze to set and harden before slicing the gingerbread into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1254.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4457.8 |
| Total Fat 158.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 89.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 578.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3166.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 740.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 491.9g | |
| Protein 45.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 968.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 28.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4331.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories