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.
Оригинальный рецепт от Forkin
- Общее время
- 1 ч
- Порции
- 12
- Сложность
- Легко
- На порцию
- 299 kcal
Информация об аллергенах: может содержать яйца, глютен и молоко. При наличии аллергии всегда проверяйте упаковки ингредиентов.
Подготовка
Ингредиенты
batter
- 2,5 стаканall-purpose flour
- 0,5 стаканgranulated sugar
- 2 ч. л.baking soda
- 1 ч. л.ground ginger
- 1 ч. л.ground cinnamon
- 0,5 ч. л.ground cloves
- 1 стаканmolasses
- 0,5 стаканunsalted butter, melted
- 2 шт.large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 стаканhot water
pan preparation
- 1 ст. л.unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
- 1 ст. л.all-purpose flour, for dusting
Инвентарь
large bowl · spatula · wire rack · small bowl · whisk · oven · 9x13 inch baking pan
Приготовление
Шаг за шагом
- 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.
Около 5 мин
Совет повара: 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.
Около 2 мин
- 3
In a separate small bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir the baking soda into the hot water until it is fully dissolved.
Около 1 мин
Совет повара: 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.
Около 2 мин
- 5
Add the hot water and baking soda mixture to the bowl.
Около 1 мин
- 6
Stir everything together with a spatula just until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
Около 1 мин
Совет повара: 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.
Около 1 мин
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Около 30 мин
- 9
Place the pan on a wire rack and let the gingerbread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Около 15 мин
Совет повара: This cake is delicious served warm on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
На порцию
Пищевая ценность
- Калории
- 299kcal
- Белок
- 3,8g
- Углеводы
- 49,5g
- Жиры
- 9,9g
- Клетчатка
- 0,9g
- Сахара
- 29,7g
Расчёт основан на количестве ингредиентов в рецепте. Значения могут меняться в зависимости от бренда и замен.
Правильное хранение
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.