SOFT GINGERBREAD

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Topped with whipped cream, this simple dessert is one of my favorite comfort foods. It's quick enough for a weeknight treat, and tastes even better for left-overs! Originally from Esther Shank's Mennonite cookbook and tweaked a bit by me.

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Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons baking soda
whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Cream brown sugar and butter thoroughly.
  • Add eggs and molasses and combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients together.
  • In a separate bowl, combine boiling water and baking soda.
  • Add dry ingredients and water/soda to mixing bowl alternately, mixing well with each addition.
  • Pour into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until done.
  • Serve with whipped cream on top.

Christopher Carson
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so soft and flavorful.


Musfiq Farhan
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This gingerbread is a great way to use up leftover molasses.


Anamul Hasan
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This gingerbread is so easy to make. I love that I can just mix all the ingredients together and bake it.


Bright Jerry
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I love that this gingerbread is made with molasses. It gives it such a rich flavor.


Isabella Shingler
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This gingerbread is the perfect holiday treat. It's delicious and festive.


Stafalon Landrum
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I made this gingerbread for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kaggwa Hamzah
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I followed the recipe exactly and my gingerbread turned out perfect. It was so soft and fluffy.


Rahul Islame
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This gingerbread is so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.


Riday Haldee
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The flavor of this gingerbread is amazing. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


chevy Luv
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I love the soft texture of this gingerbread. It's perfect for a holiday treat.


Sheila Henderson
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This was the first time I've ever made gingerbread, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the gingerbread was delicious.


mryeeter kid
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I've tried many gingerbread recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


Sojib Gaming
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This gingerbread was a hit at my Christmas party! It was so soft and moist, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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