OLD-FASHIONED GINGERBREAD WITH MOLASSES WHIPPED CREAM

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Polly Tafrate of South Salem, New York, writes: "I've taken dozens of cooking classes over the years, but some of my best lessons in the kitchen have come from my husband's family. His sister and his mother have shared many delicious recipes with me, including the ones here."

Provided by Polly Tafrate

Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Fall     Cinnamon     Molasses     Bon Appétit     New York     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream, divided
3/4 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup sugar and butter in large bowl until blended. Beat in 3/4 cup molasses, then eggs 1 at a time. Sift in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; beat until blended. Beat in 1/4 cup cream, then 3/4 cup boiling water. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.
  • Beat 1 1/4 cups cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until peaks form. Fold in 2 tablespoons molasses just until streaks appear (do not overmix). Cut cake into slices; transfer to plates. Serve with molasses whipped cream.

PAC
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I've made this gingerbread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Keya Jasmin
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This is the perfect gingerbread recipe. It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


ABDULHAKIM MANSUR
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This gingerbread is so delicious! I love the molasses whipped cream.


Hammad Mustafa
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I made this gingerbread for a Christmas party, and it was a huge hit!


RDR&P GAMING (Rebel Rouzer)
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful.


Jad Chahla
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the gingerbread always turns out delicious.


Usamajutt Usamajutt
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This gingerbread is amazing! The molasses whipped cream is the perfect topping.


Tasha Kiage
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I've made this gingerbread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Shihab Mahmud
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This is the perfect gingerbread recipe. It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Mohammad Arslan
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This gingerbread is so delicious! I love the molasses whipped cream.


sherri costigan
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I made this gingerbread for a Christmas party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Anekwe Joshua
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Brajesh Binoy
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I love this recipe! The gingerbread is so moist and flavorful, and the molasses whipped cream is the perfect topping. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Ashiedu Divine
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This gingerbread is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfect. The molasses whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch.


lexxy lema
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I had the pleasure of making this Old Fashioned Gingerbread with Molasses Whipped Cream recently, and I must say it was absolutely delightful! The gingerbread was moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, and the molasses whipped cream was the perfect


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