GINGERBREAD WITH PECANS AND RAISINS

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This makes a soft, spongy, cake-like gingerbread. From robertsplace.ca, a great source for British recipes.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup light molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup crushed pecans
1/2 cup soft raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Mix together in a bowl the flour, soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
  • With a mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese with the sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time until smooth and fluffy.
  • Reduce speed of mixer to low and add in the molasses and hot water. Keep beating until incorporated. Add in flour mixture, by large spoonfuls untill well blended.
  • By hand, mix in the pecans and raisins with a large spoon.
  • Pour batter into baking pan and bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool well before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.3, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 87.1, Sodium 274.6, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 36.2, Protein 5.5

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