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.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 1 h
- Porcije
- 12
- Zahtevnost
- Lahko
- Na porcijo
- 299 kcal
Informacije o alergenih: lahko vsebuje jajca, gluten in mleko. Če imate alergijo, vedno preverite embalažo sestavin.
Priprava
Sestavine
batter
- 2,5 skodelicaall-purpose flour
- 0,5 skodelicagranulated sugar
- 2 žličkabaking soda
- 1 žličkaground ginger
- 1 žličkaground cinnamon
- 0,5 žličkaground cloves
- 1 skodelicamolasses
- 0,5 skodelicaunsalted butter, melted
- 2 koslarge egg, lightly beaten
- 1 skodelicahot 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
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 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.
Približno 5 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 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.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 2 min
- 5
Add the hot water and baking soda mixture to the bowl.
Približno 1 min
- 6
Stir everything together with a spatula just until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Približno 30 min
- 9
Place the pan on a wire rack and let the gingerbread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Približno 15 min
Kuharjeva opomba: This cake is delicious served warm on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
Na porcijo
Hranilne vrednosti
- Kalorije
- 299kcal
- Beljakovine
- 3,8g
- Ogljikovi hidrati
- 49,5g
- Maščobe
- 9,9g
- Vlaknine
- 0,9g
- Sladkorji
- 29,7g
Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.
Pravilno shranjevanje
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.