The Best Gingerbread You Ll Ever Have

Delight in the warm, nostalgic flavors of the holiday season with *The Best Gingerbread You’ll Ever Have*. This perfectly spiced, ultra-moist gingerbread cake combines the richness of molasses, the tangy creaminess of buttermilk, and a harmonious blend of classic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. With a soft crumb and a subtle sweetness balanced by a dusting of powdered sugar, this recipe is ideal for cozy gatherings or an afternoon treat with a cup of tea. Ready in just under an hour, this one-bowl wonder is as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. Perfect for festive celebrations or any day you crave the comforting essence of homemade gingerbread.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 100 grams brown sugar, packed
• 170 grams molasses
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 120 milliliters buttermilk
• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the molasses and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 5

Lower the mixer speed and slowly add the buttermilk, mixing until smooth. The mixture may appear slightly curdled, but this is normal.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 7

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or the mixer on low speed. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Slice into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(884.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2886.9

Total Fat 108.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 632.3mg	0%
Sodium 2823.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 442.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 245.9g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 144.4IU	0%
Calcium 695.6mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 3233.4mg	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: 33.5%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 60.6%