Best Dark Molasses Gingerbread Cake Recipes

DARK MOLASSES GINGERBREAD CAKE

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A very dark and moist cake, it is best served the day after making so the spices have a chance to blend. serve with fresh whipped cream if desired.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories Breads

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup boiling water
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups molasses

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Using a wire whisk, blend in the spices and salt. Melt the butter in the boiling water and whisk mixture into the flour mixture. Add the eggs and molasses and whisk until blended.
Turn into a buttered and floured 8x8 inch baking pan. Bkae for 35-40 minutes, until; well done and a toothpick plunged in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 320.2, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 35.2, Protein 5

DARK MOLASSES GINGERBREAD WITH WHIPPED CREAM

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This gingerbread, from the chefs Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock, is just wonderful: a little spicy, a little sweet, very simple to make, and absolutely delicious. Whipped cream is an easy topping, although dulce de leche or another warm, caramel-y sauce takes it to a special place. But it's also kind of nice plain, wrapped in waxed paper and tucked inside someone's lunch.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories weekday, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, more for pan
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
Freshly whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-by-8-by-2-inch baking pan. Sift flour, baking soda and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Blend in spices and salt with a wire whisk.
In a small pan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Melt 1/2 cup butter in it, then whisk water into flour mixture. Beat eggs and add to mixture, along with molasses. Whisk until well blended. Pour into pan.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a skewer plunged into center comes out with no trace of raw batter. Interior will be moist. Serve warm with freshly whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 282 milligrams, Sugar 47 grams, TransFat 0 grams