GINGERBREAD/GINGERBREAD CAKE

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This is my grandmother's recipe from the 1930's. It's my favorite spicy gingerbread/cake recipe that's wonderful served warm with whipped cream or butter. Prep time is estimated.

Provided by Satisfied Kris

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup sour milk (add 3 1/2 teaspoons vinegar to whole milk)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour an 8" square pan (or use Pam).
  • The ingredients listed under "cream together" should be added one ingredient at a time, creaming in between each addition.
  • When you have finished adding/creaming all the liquid ingredients, keep beating the liquid mixture, folding in the dry mixture, alternating with the 2/3 cup sour milk.
  • Once everything is mixed in, pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350°. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the middle.
  • When it comes out clean, it's done.

Gloria McDaniel
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I would have liked the cake to be a bit more moist, but overall it was a good recipe.


Basira Mikail
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.


emran hosen
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's a classic holiday recipe.


Amir Shakar
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


yousaf mosafr
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Yolanda Yakie
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This is the best gingerbread cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.


vashie kabrumuh
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It's a new holiday tradition!


Esther Sharon
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This cake is perfect for a holiday party. It's festive and delicious.


roqeebat bakare
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


ShahG ShahG
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Joe Lee
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This cake is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.


Abby Delgado
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I love the addition of crystalized ginger to this cake. It gives it a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Kim Berlly (Psychedelic_things)
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for gingerbread cake.


A maverick
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the spices complement each other.


Imelda Burke
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jacob Sadler
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This cake is delicious! The ginger and molasses give it a wonderful flavor that's perfect for the holidays.


Dawasaid Khan
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I'm not much of a baker, but this gingerbread cake was surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out perfectly.


TASRIF
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This gingerbread cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. I'll definitely be making it again next year.