Gingerbread

Name: Gingerbread
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes one 9-inch square cake (about 16 servings)
Ingredients: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with back edge of knife; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; ⅔ cup packed dark brown sugar; ⅔ cup mild-flavored molasses, such as Grandma's Original (not Robust or Blackstrap); ⅔ cup boiling water; 1 large egg

Cook 35m

Total 35m

This gingerbread recipe combines warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with rich molasses and dark brown sugar for a perfectly moist and flavorful cake. The addition of boiling water creates a light and airy texture, while melted butter adds a rich and indulgent flavor. Perfect for the holidays or any time of year.