Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark); 1 cup molasses*; 1 cup hot water; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup whipping cream

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

Old-fashioned gingerbread is a Christmas classic. This moist cake has a delicious ginger molasses flavor with hints of brown sugar and cinnamon. It tastes warm and cozy, and is delicious served warm with butterscotch sauce and whipped cream.

Updated at: Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:17:30 GMT