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Delicious slice of old-fashioned spicy gingerbread on a wooden table.

Old-Fashioned Spicy Gingerbread

This classic old-fashioned spicy gingerbread recipe delivers a wonderfully aromatic and moist treat, perfect for holidays or a cozy afternoon. Its rich flavor comes from a blend of warm spices and dark molasses, making it an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Gingerbread
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tbsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup Dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup Dark molasses
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 cup Hot water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg until well combined. Gradually add the hot water to the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
  4. Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-45 minutes. The gingerbread is done when a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow the gingerbread to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.