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2Nd Place: Great-Grandma’S Gingerbread C

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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;€™s 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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 36
Calories: 787.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
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;€™s 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
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 ea Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Cold water
  • 2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 cup Sorghum or molasses
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a large baking pan or bundt pan.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. 7
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    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.

Keywords: gingerbread, cake, molasses, sorghum, spiced, holiday, christmas, thanksgiving, comfort food, baking, traditional, spices, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, dessert, american, homemade, family recipe, winter
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