Gingerbread

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4.9

219 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    16 slices

  • Calories

    177 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Cake

  • Cuisine

    American

Gingerbread

This recipe for homemade gingerbread produces a moist and tender cake flavored with a pleasant bite of ginger spice.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 cup boiling water
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mix eggs, sugar, molasses, spices, and oil with a hand mixer until well combined. Sift in flour.
  3. Combine baking soda and 2 tablespoons water. Add to the batter and mix well. Stir in boiling water until fully combined.
  4. Pour the batter (it will seem thin) into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake 40- 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and serve with whipped cream.

Notes

  • The batter will seem thin but will bake into the perfect cake.
  • When measuring flour for this recipe, measure first then sift.
  • Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 6 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 177 (9%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 353mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 177 9%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 353mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 105IU 2%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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