Mom's Soft Gingerbread
This classic gingerbread cake is exceptionally moist and tender, with a rich flavor from molasses and warm spices. It's a simple, comforting dessert that comes together quickly in one bowl. Perfect for a cozy afternoon or holiday gathering.
Originální recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 1 h
- Počet porcí
- 12
- Obtížnost
- Snadné
- Na porci
- 299 kcal
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Příprava surovin
Suroviny
batter
- 2,5 hrnekall-purpose flour
- 0,5 hrnekgranulated sugar
- 2 lžičkabaking soda
- 1 lžičkaground ginger
- 1 lžičkaground cinnamon
- 0,5 lžičkaground cloves
- 1 hrnekmolasses
- 0,5 hrnekunsalted butter, melted
- 2 kslarge egg, lightly beaten
- 1 hrnekhot water
pan preparation
- 1 lžíceunsalted butter, softened, for greasing
- 1 lžíceall-purpose flour, for dusting
Vybavení
large bowl · spatula · wire rack · small bowl · whisk · oven · 9x13 inch baking pan
Postup
Krok za krokem
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with the softened butter and dust it with flour, tapping out any excess.
Přibližně 5 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Properly preparing the pan prevents the moist gingerbread from sticking.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until well combined.
Přibližně 2 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir the baking soda into the hot water until it is fully dissolved.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Dissolving the soda first ensures it's evenly distributed for a perfect rise.
- 4
Pour the molasses, melted butter, and lightly beaten eggs into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
Přibližně 2 min
- 5
Add the hot water and baking soda mixture to the bowl.
Přibližně 1 min
- 6
Stir everything together with a spatula just until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: A few small lumps are okay; overmixing can make the cake tough.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use the spatula to spread it into an even layer.
Přibližně 1 min
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Přibližně 30 min
- 9
Place the pan on a wire rack and let the gingerbread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Přibližně 15 min
Poznámka kuchaře: This cake is delicious served warm on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
Na porci
Výživové hodnoty
- Kalorie
- 299kcal
- Bílkoviny
- 3,8g
- Sacharidy
- 49,5g
- Tuky
- 9,9g
- Vláknina
- 0,9g
- Cukry
- 29,7g
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Uchovejte správně
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Serve at room temperature or warm individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.