GINGERBREAD/GINGERBREAD CAKE

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This is my grandmother's recipe from the 1930's. It's my favorite spicy gingerbread/cake recipe that's wonderful served warm with whipped cream or butter. Prep time is estimated.

Provided by Satisfied Kris

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup sour milk (add 3 1/2 teaspoons vinegar to whole milk)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour an 8" square pan (or use Pam).
  • The ingredients listed under "cream together" should be added one ingredient at a time, creaming in between each addition.
  • When you have finished adding/creaming all the liquid ingredients, keep beating the liquid mixture, folding in the dry mixture, alternating with the 2/3 cup sour milk.
  • Once everything is mixed in, pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350°. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle.
  • When it comes out clean, it's done.

Kashmir 2
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a loaf pan and it came out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mr_ibrahim _o9
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This cake was delicious! I love the moist texture and the perfect balance of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Ellen Townsend
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Benedict Abougye-Nketiah
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I decorated it with royal icing and it was a showstopper at my holiday party.


njoroge fabias
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This cake was delicious! I love the combination of molasses and spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Cali Davis
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This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more molasses next time.


Ashley Figueroa
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Thaafier Solomons
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This cake was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best gingerbread cake he's ever had.


Ali Nain
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I love gingerbread, and this cake did not disappoint! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Shawn Cronje
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I decorated it with white chocolate ganache and gingerbread men, and it was a showstopper at my Christmas party.


Hasa Akttar
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this cake was delicious! The molasses and spices gave it a really unique flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive holiday dessert.


Acquah Kingsford
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This gingerbread cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again next year.