Sticky Gingerbread

Gingerbread has been enjoyed for centuries and is often associated with the holiday season. In medieval times, gingerbread was shaped into intricate designs and used as decorative ornaments.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Sticky Gingerbread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Molasses
• ¹⁄₂ cup Hot water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the hot water.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the gingerbread to cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled gingerbread. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.