Grandma's Old Fashioned Gingerbread Recipe
Are you in the mood for some gingerbread? Well, look no further than this recipe from Grandma's cookbook! It's sure to fill your stomach and warm your heart. This recipe is perfect for the holidays or any time of year! Enjoy!
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Servings: 2 People
Calories: 1505kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup molasses
- zest of 2 oranges
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- With a spoon or your fingers, blend (I recommend this one because it gives me the best baking experience) in the melted butter until it's completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the flour and stir until everything is well combined.
- Add the milk and molasses and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the zest of 2 oranges and the ground ginger.
- Mix in the egg, honey, and orange zest (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before cutting.
Notes
Baking is simple, but it can be complicated if you do not add ingredients in the correct quantity. You can make use of the measuring spoon for the best results.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grandma's Old Fashioned Gingerbread Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
1505
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
3364
mg
146
%
Potassium
4158
mg
119
%
Carbohydrates
338
g
113
%
Fiber
19
g
79
%
Sugar
208
g
231
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
404
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
1416
mg
142
%
Iron
20
mg
111
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.