FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD

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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

Ayo William
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I love this gingerbread! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


michael ninson
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This gingerbread is easy to make and it tastes great! I've made it for Christmas parties and everyone loves it.


Brian Melton
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I've made this gingerbread several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a holiday party.


Tik tok moments
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This gingerbread is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also a great way to get your kids excited about the holidays.


Mark Schueller
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I made this gingerbread for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a holiday treat.


Kojja Wasswaton
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This gingerbread is a great way to use up leftover molasses. It's also a great way to get your kids involved in baking.


Eleven Mayfield
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I've tried many gingerbread recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of spices and sweetness.


Walter Davis
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This gingerbread is easy to make and it tastes great! I've made it for Christmas parties and everyone loves it.


Nathan Nita
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I love this gingerbread! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


CROWN LEGACYIO
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This gingerbread is delicious! The spices are perfectly balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sakib Khan
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I've tried many gingerbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.


vigor Nox
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This gingerbread is so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


Andrea Tinoco
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I made this gingerbread for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Abir shah
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This gingerbread is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again and again.