Classic Gingerbread Recipe: A Timeless Holiday Treat

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot water

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the sugar to the butter mixture and beat for approximately 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg and molasses, mixing until smooth and well combined.
4. In a separate large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet molasses mixture, ensuring each addition is well combined. Mix in the water until you achieve a smooth batter.
6. Pour the gingerbread batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean. If not, continue baking, checking frequently, for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.
8. Allow the gingerbread to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 375 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 32 g
• Sodium Content: 435 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 48 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 65 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g