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.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 1 h
- Porcije
- 12
- Težina
- Lako
- Po porciji
- 299 kcal
Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati jaja, gluten i mlijeko. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.
Priprema
Sastojci
batter
- 2,5 šalicaall-purpose flour
- 0,5 šalicagranulated sugar
- 2 žličicabaking soda
- 1 žličicaground ginger
- 1 žličicaground cinnamon
- 0,5 žličicaground cloves
- 1 šalicamolasses
- 0,5 šalicaunsalted butter, melted
- 2 komlarge egg, lightly beaten
- 1 šalicahot water
pan preparation
- 1 žlicaunsalted butter, softened, for greasing
- 1 žlicaall-purpose flour, for dusting
Oprema
large bowl · spatula · wire rack · small bowl · whisk · oven · 9x13 inch baking pan
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 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.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 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.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 2 min
- 5
Add the hot water and baking soda mixture to the bowl.
Oko 1 min
- 6
Stir everything together with a spatula just until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 1 min
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Oko 30 min
- 9
Place the pan on a wire rack and let the gingerbread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Oko 15 min
Napomena kuhara: This cake is delicious served warm on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
Po porciji
Nutritivne vrijednosti
- Kalorije
- 299kcal
- Bjelančevine
- 3,8g
- Ugljikohidrati
- 49,5g
- Masti
- 9,9g
- Vlakna
- 0,9g
- Šećeri
- 29,7g
Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.
Pravilno čuvanje
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.