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Gingerbread For One

So easy to make and is a treat for the holidays or anyday. A small batch of sweet, perfectly spiced old fashioned gingerbread. This gingerbread cake is baked in a small baking dish and is the right amount for one or two people.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cake, gingerbread, gingerbread cake, gingerbread loaf
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter , softened
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • teaspoon ground cloves
  • teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup hot water

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 5-inch baking dish or dish of similar size.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg yolk, and mix in the molasses.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Pour into the sugar/butter mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in the hot water.
  • Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in pan before slicing.

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Notes

  • Selecting the Right Baking Dish: The baking dish size is crucial for this gingerbread recipe. Ideally, use a 5x5 inch dish, about 1 3/4 inches deep. This size ensures even baking and perfect texture. Alternatively, a 6.5x4.9 inch dish or two 8-ounce ramekins are also suitable.
  • Using Softened Butter: For this recipe, softened butter is essential. It's crucial for creaming together with sugar to create airiness in the cake. Ensure your butter is cool but malleable; it should indent when pressed. This texture is key for a light, fluffy gingerbread.
  • Oven Temperature: Ensure your oven is preheated for even baking.
  • Don't Overmix: Mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
  • Spice It Up: Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 330mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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