MOIST GINGERBREAD CAKE

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I love this cake--and it IS indeed moist. From Pamela Westland's "Celebrating Christmas." It is so easy to make. I baked it in a giant gingerbread man pan and decorated with colorful dragees--beautiful! You might consider doubling the recipe, since it makes a small cake.

Provided by EURrosa1

Categories     Winter

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (I like to use fresh)
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, chopped very fine
1/2 cup molasses (I like dark and strong)
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Sift flour, spices and salt; stir in dates and ginger.
  • Melt molasses and butter Beat egg with sugar.
  • Add the two mixtures (above) alternately to dry ingredients, beating all the time.
  • Dissolve baking soda in milk; stirr into mixture.
  • Pour in 8" square pan lined with non-stick baking paper. Level top and bake at 350 F 45-50 minutes. Let cool on wire rack before removing from pan.
  • Remove baking paper and wrap in foil. Store in air-tight container up to 8 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.3, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 331.1, Carbohydrate 119, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 59.6, Protein 9.1

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