FRENCH CANADIAN FROSTED MAPLE GINGERBREAD

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Molasses, ginger and maple syrup are inextricably linked with early Canadian foods. This recipe is from The Canadian Cookbook.

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/3 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 c pure maple syrup
1 c sour cream
4 Tbsp melted butter
frosting:
2-3 c icing sugar, sifted
2 Tbsp soft butter
3 Tbsp tablespoons maple syrup
1 Tbsp sour cream or whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Sift together the flour, soda, ginger and salt.
  • 2. Beat the egg until it is foamy, then gradually beat in the maple syrup, sour cream, and butter.
  • 3. Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating until well blended.
  • 4. Pour into a greased and lightly floured 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking pan.
  • 5. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  • 6. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
  • 7. Combine all the frosting ingredients in a bowl, beat with an electric mixer until smooth, creamy and of spreading consistency.
  • 8. Place the icing in big swirls on the cake and sprinkle to taste with chopped walnuts.

Simon Bhatti
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Shohel Hassan Official
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I love the combination of maple syrup and ginger in this recipe. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic holiday treat.


Shuro Shuro
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This gingerbread is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect treat for the holidays.


Haziq Abbasi
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I've made this gingerbread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for holiday baking.


RiotAct2 Cchertv
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is perfect.


Otlotleng Tlapu
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The maple syrup and ginger give it a unique and delicious flavor.


Queen baby
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The gingerbread is so delicious and flavorful.


Abdul qayyum Ali
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I made this gingerbread for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Cornelius White
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This is a great recipe for holiday baking. It's festive and delicious.


Annie Mwale
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I was a bit skeptical about the maple syrup and ginger combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Artemio Julian
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This gingerbread is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


arnab sutradhar
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I love that this recipe uses maple syrup instead of molasses. It gives the gingerbread a unique and delicious flavor.


Alexii Sanchez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gingerbread turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.


Nuzhat Ghafoor
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again next year.


poma kundu
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is divine.


asmare Abat
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This gingerbread was a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the festive flavor.


Basitalino.1 Ali
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I love the combination of maple and ginger in this recipe. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic holiday treat.


mirza Zohaib
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make, and the results are amazing.


omar Zamin
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I've made this gingerbread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Talha Shahzad
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This recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The maple syrup and ginger complement each other perfectly, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


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