Courtney’s Gingerbread Cake Family Recipe
From The CFiander Family Collection: Rich molasses, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness blend in a moist, comforting treat.
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of molasses
- 2 1/2 cups of flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1 cup of water, hot
Instructions
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PreheatPreheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 9 inch square pan
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CreamCream together the sugar and butter. Add egg and beat well. Mix in the molasses.
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Whisk dry ingredientsWhisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and clove.
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CombineAdd dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Add the hot water. Mix well.
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PourPour batter into pan
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BakeBake for 60-70 mins. Start checking with a toothpick in the center around 50 minutes. Foil top if it darkens too much.
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Cool and serveAllow to cool in pan and serve with copious amounts of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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