Yorkshire gingerbread is a classic English cake that is both sweet and spicy. It is made with a combination of flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The cake is traditionally baked in a square or round tin and is often served with a dollop of whipped cream or custard. Yorkshire gingerbread is a delicious and comforting treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular choice for afternoon tea or as a dessert after a hearty meal. The cake can also be enjoyed on its own as a snack or breakfast treat. Yorkshire gingerbread is a timeless classic that is sure to please everyone who tries it.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
YORKSHIRE GINGERBREAD
I think I got this recipe from the "Two Fat Ladies" show. I haven't made it yet but it looked good. Would travel well so good for a picnic. All measurements in metric
Provided by Coasty
Categories Healthy
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 150°C.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add 1 egg at a time incorporating well.
- Sift all dry ingredients together.
- Add treacle and lemon juice to the butter/egg mix.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients then pour into a lined 7 inch square cake tin.
- Bake for 1 hour. Cool in tin for 20 mins before turning out.
- Serve buttered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 538.8, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 12.3, Protein 4.7
GINGERBREAD CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lightly butter a 9 by 13 by 2-inch cake pan and line the bottom with a piece of parchment or wax paper. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, molasses, and crystallized ginger. Add the eggs and whisk until smooth.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves. Whisk the molasses mixture into the flour mixture until evenly combined.
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda. Whisk the hot water into the batter until just combined. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake in the center of the oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
GINGERBREAD I
Gingerbread is an old-fashioned, warm, and spicy treat you can make easily at home with this recipe.
Provided by Kathleen Dickerson
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.
- Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.
- Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
- Bring water to a boil and add alternately with flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 16 g
FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD
This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.
Provided by Charles
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g
YORKSHIRE PARKIN - STICKY OATMEAL GINGERBREAD FOR BONFIRE NIGHT
A wonderful tradition from Northern England, in particular from the county of Yorkshire; this wonderful gingerbread is traditionally eaten on the 5th November which is Bonfire Night, also called Guy Fawkes night or Fireworks Night. There are many ways to make ginger parkin; this is my recipe for this deliciously, sticky and dark gingerbread with oats. This recipe is an egg free parkin, and I was always told that Parkin should NEVER contain eggs in it, whether that is true or not, I'm not sure! Try to plan ahead when you make this recipe, it is MUCH better when kept for 2 to 3 days before eating, as it become stickier and more intense in flavour. This keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container and freezes well, if there is any left! I use jumbo porridge oats in my parkin, for a nice chewy texture - but any porridge oats or oatmeal will be suitable. Please note, if you make this with the suggested alternatives of corn syrup and molasses, it will not be quite the same flavour, but it should still be sticky!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 Large Ginger Parkin, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 170C/340F/Gas 3 to 4. Grease and LINE with baking paper a large roasting tin or Pyrex roasting/lasagne dish - I use a 9" by 14" glass dish for mine.
- Mix the flour, sugar, oats, ground ginger and chopped preserved ginger together in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the golden syrup and treacle, warm them through but do not allow them to boil.
- Pour the butter mixture from the saucepan into the well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Drop the bicarbonate of soda on top and then sprinkle the vinegar over the soda and watch it fizz.
- Meanwhile, add the milk to the butter and treacle saucepan and heat it up gently - not TOO hot, hand hot is fine.
- Add the milk to the ginger parkin mixture and mix thoroughly. It should be a fairly loose batter. Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin/tray and bake just above the middle of the pre-heated oven for 1 hour. (The parkin is cooked when it springs back when touched and is a dark brown with a sticky-ish surface.).
- Allow it to cool completely in the tin/tray, then cut into slices or chunks and store in an airtight tin for 2/3 days before eating. It can be frozen at this stage too. You can eat it straight away, but it is always better after 2 to 3 days!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 200.5, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 21, Protein 4
OLD FASHION GINGERBREAD
My dad would always tell me his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that it was dense and rich with molasses. Over the years I looked for such a recipe, to no avail. Then one day I was given a book compiled by an elderly woman who recalled recipes from her childhood in Virginia, and there it was! I made one slight change, substituting shortening for lard. For gingerbread lovers, this classic version is wonderful, whether you eat it hot and dripping with butter or at room temperature.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, mix butter, shortening and boiling water until smooth; cool slightly. Beat in eggs and molasses until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into molasses mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- To make sure the sugar syrup doesn't crystallize, stir it constantly while bringing it to a boil.
- If you don't have a sugar thermometer, you can test the syrup by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, the syrup is ready.
- To make sure the gingerbread is evenly cooked, rotate the pan halfway through baking.
- Once the gingerbread is baked, let it cool completely before frosting it.
- For a smooth and shiny frosting, use a metal spoon to stir the frosting while it's cooking.
- If you want a thicker frosting, add more confectioners' sugar.
- For a thinner frosting, add more milk or cream.
- If you want a flavored frosting, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, almond extract, or other flavoring of your choice.
- To make the gingerbread more festive, decorate it with sprinkles, candies, or other decorations.
Conclusion:
Yorkshire gingerbread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed all year round. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a gingerbread that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a classic gingerbread, a chewy gingerbread, or a gingerbread with a twist, you're sure to find it in this article. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give Yorkshire gingerbread a try.
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