This classic gingerbread cake captures the warmth of holiday traditions with its rich, spicy aroma and tender texture. Made with a blend of sorghum or molasses, vegetable shortening, and a robust mix of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The use of baking soda and cold water creates a light, moist crumb that holds up well to glazing or serving plain. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal centerpiece for Christmas brunches, Thanksgiving desserts, or cozy winter afternoons. Simple ingredients come together to create a comforting treat that feels homemade and heartfelt, bringing a taste of heritage to your table without complicated techniques.
2Nd Place: Great-Grandma’S Gingerbread C
Description
This classic gingerbread cake captures the warmth of holiday traditions with its rich, spicy aroma and tender texture. Made with a blend of sorghum or molasses, vegetable shortening, and a robust mix of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The use of baking soda and cold water creates a light, moist crumb that holds up well to glazing or serving plain. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal centerpiece for Christmas brunches, Thanksgiving desserts, or cozy winter afternoons. Simple ingredients come together to create a comforting treat that feels homemade and heartfelt, bringing a taste of heritage to your table without complicated techniques.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and flour a large baking pan or bundt pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together 5 to 6 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons baking soda.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the cold water and sorghum or molasses, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 787.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 38.2g59%
- Saturated Fat 12.7g64%
- Cholesterol 279.8mg94%
- Sodium 102.6mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 114.8g39%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 114.8g
- Protein 9.8g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
