FRENCH CANADIAN FROSTED MAPLE GINGERBREAD

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Molasses, ginger and maple syrup are inextricably linked with early Canadian foods. This recipe is from The Canadian Cookbook.

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/3 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 c pure maple syrup
1 c sour cream
4 Tbsp melted butter
frosting:
2-3 c icing sugar, sifted
2 Tbsp soft butter
3 Tbsp tablespoons maple syrup
1 Tbsp sour cream or whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together the flour, soda, ginger and salt.
  • 2. Beat the egg until it is foamy, then gradually beat in the maple syrup, sour cream, and butter.
  • 3. Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating until well blended.
  • 4. Pour into a greased and lightly floured 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking pan.
  • 5. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  • 6. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
  • 7. Combine all the frosting ingredients in a bowl, beat with an electric mixer until smooth, creamy and of spreading consistency.
  • 8. Place the icing in big swirls on the cake and sprinkle to taste with chopped walnuts.

Fresh Cle
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I'm not sure about the combination of maple and ginger, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Vanessa Krumova
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This gingerbread looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


July Paw
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I would love to try this recipe with different frosting flavors.


Srabon ak din
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This gingerbread is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Anchita malla Thakuri
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I love the maple flavor in this gingerbread!


conik may
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This gingerbread is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bikash Rajbanshi
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others!


Moeiz Khurram
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This gingerbread was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Deborah Alabi
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so moist and flavorful.


Adina Gembaw
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried! I love the combination of maple and ginger flavors.


Redoin Ace
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I made this gingerbread for a Christmas party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Abdo Khaled
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This gingerbread is the perfect holiday treat! It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


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