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Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

Deliciously moist gingerbread that is loaded with warm, comforting flavours and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. The BEST old-fashioned gingerbread!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Bread
Keyword: gingerbread
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Marsha

Ingredients

For the Gingerbread

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot water
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup (215g) molasses/black treacle (not blackstrap)
  • ¾ cup (180g) Greek-style yogurt
  • 3 cups (375g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

For the Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup (240ml) double/heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (30g) icing/powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Gingerbread

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4, and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, water, sugar, eggs, molasses, and yogurt until completely combined.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Whisk together until smooth and combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and spread out evenly. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when touched and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan.
  • Allow to cool completely in the pan. Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream.

For the Whipped Cream

  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken. Add the icing sugar and vanilla, and whip to stiff peaks.

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Notes

Leftover gingerbread can be stored, covered tightly, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
This gingerbread can be made 1 day in advance, covered, and stored at room temperature until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g