Best 7 Hot Water Gingerbread Recipes

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**Indulge in the Warmth and Spice of Hot Water Gingerbread: A Culinary Journey Through Comfort and Tradition**

As the chilly winds blow and the craving for comfort intensifies, embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our collection of hot water gingerbread recipes. These delectable treats, steeped in tradition and bursting with aromatic ginger warmth, promise to transport you to a realm of cozy contentment. From classic gingerbread loaf cakes to skillet-baked wonders, each recipe unravels a unique tale of flavors and textures, ensuring an unforgettable baking experience. Gather your loved ones, preheat your oven, and let the enchanting aromas of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg fill your kitchen as you create these heartwarming masterpieces.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD FASHION GINGERBREAD



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My dad would always tell me his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that it was dense and rich with molasses. Over the years I looked for such a recipe, to no avail. Then one day I was given a book compiled by an elderly woman who recalled recipes from her childhood in Virginia, and there it was! I made one slight change, substituting shortening for lard. For gingerbread lovers, this classic version is wonderful, whether you eat it hot and dripping with butter or at room temperature.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening, cubed
1 cup boiling water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, mix butter, shortening and boiling water until smooth; cool slightly. Beat in eggs and molasses until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into molasses mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOT WATER GINGERBREAD



Hot Water Gingerbread image

Everytime we have a function, I'm asked to make the Gingerbread.

Provided by Sally-anne Trott

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c brown sugar
1 c mozola oil
1 c grandma's molasses
2 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice, ground
2 tsp ginger (you can add more if you want)
1 c hot water
2 tsp baking soda
2 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Boil water, turn down low until ready to use.
  • 2. In a separate bowl mix all dry ingredients together, except baking soda.
  • 3. Mix oil, brown sugar, molasses & eggs until well blended
  • 4. Gradually add dry ingredients, scraping sides of bowl enuring all is blended
  • 5. Carefully add baking soda to hot water (will foam up). Turn mixer down to lowest speed, slowly add hot water, a little at a time. Batter will be watery
  • 6. Bake in greased (Pam - Baking Spray) loaf pan @ 325 degrees for 45mins. (I use 3sml/2lrge laof pans)
  • 7. NOTE: Watch bakes fast

EASY GINGER WATER



Easy Ginger Water image

This is a super-easy and slightly sweetened ginger-infused water that can be served hot or iced.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Hot

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 2

5 slices candied ginger, coarsely chopped
3 cups very hot, but not boiling, water

Steps:

  • Combine chopped candied ginger slices and hot water in a bowl.
  • Allow to steep for at least 20 minutes; the longer it steeps, the more pronounced the ginger flavor will be. Stir water and drain to remove candied ginger slices, reserving water into another container. Serve water heated like tea or drink cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Sodium 7.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD



Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread image

This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.

Provided by Charles

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

HOT WATER GINGERBREAD



Hot Water Gingerbread image

Make and share this Hot Water Gingerbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
whipped topping (storebought or homemade)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, ginger, and baking soda; set aside.
  • In mixing bowl, combine eggs, molasses, water, and butter, beating until smooth.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients.
  • Pour into greased 8 inch square baking dish.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle evenly over batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool before cutting, and serve with dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 352.8, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 24.4, Protein 2.2

REAL GINGERBREAD



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Cinnamon     Molasses     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 9 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, well softened
2/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
2/3 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat together butter, molasses, brown sugar, eggs, and ginger in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low and mix in flour mixture until smooth, then add hot water and mix until combined (batter may appear curdled).
  • Pour batter into pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool to warm in pan on a rack.

FRESH GINGER CAKE



Fresh Ginger Cake image

David Lebovitz's headily spiced cake, which Amanda Hesser wrote about in The Times in 1999, calls for a quarter-pound of fresh ginger. Mr. Lebovitz, who was a pastry chef at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Calif., has since had a long career as a cookbook author and blogger. But this recipe, from his second cookbook, "Room for Dessert," is from relatively early in his writing career. Boldly flavored with just cinnamon, cloves, black pepper and, yes, a lot of fresh ginger, it is simplicity exemplified, coming together quickly and without a mixer. The cake - much like the recipe itself - ages well, its flavors melding and deepening over time.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mild molasses
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup neutral oil, such as grapeseed, vegetable or canola
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 ounces fresh ginger, peeled, sliced and finely chopped
2 eggs, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and heat to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with 3-inch sides, or a 9-inch springform pan, with a circle of parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the molasses, sugar and oil. In separate medium bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.
  • In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Stir in baking soda, then mix hot water into molasses mixture. Stir in ginger.
  • Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into batter. Add eggs, and continue mixing until everything is thoroughly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and bake for about 1 hour, until the top of cake springs back lightly when pressed or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top of cake browns too quickly before cake is done, drape a piece of foil over it and continue baking.
  • Cool cake for at least 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of cake to loosen it from pan. Invert cake onto a cooling rack, and remove parchment paper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 504, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 279 milligrams, Sugar 45 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: This will ensure that your gingerbread turns out delicious and flavorful.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making your gingerbread light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Stir in the flour and spices gradually: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thick or dry.
  • Bring the water and molasses to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the baking soda: This will create a reaction that will help to make your gingerbread light and fluffy.
  • Add the hot water mixture to the batter and stir until just combined: Do not overmix, or your gingerbread will be tough.
  • Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: The baking time will vary depending on the size and shape of your baking pan.
  • Let the gingerbread cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Hot water gingerbread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for the holiday season. With its warm, spicy flavor and moist, fluffy texture, this gingerbread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a festive dessert, give this hot water gingerbread recipe a try.

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