In a large bowl, whip together sugar, butter, molasses, egg, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon until dough comes together. Wrap well and refrigerate 8 hours to …
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Grandmother’s Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake recipe brings back lots of memories, especially of Christmas. The cake is easy to prepare and great plain, or topped with whipped topping, apple butter, or applesauce. Place Wesson Oil in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add sugar. Add molasses. Mix together. Add flour. Mix together. Add milk. Mix together.
Mom’s Old-Fashioned Gingerbread is perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and rich, delicious molasses. The flavors of Christmas! It’s Christmas which means it’s time to bring out the big guns. In my kitchen, that means Mom’s recipe binder. Let me try and put into words my feelings for this truly beloved recipe.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Add softened butter, evaporated milk, and molasses. With an electric mixer, start on the lowest speed so that the liquid doesn’t splash out of the bowl.
· Molasses: Make sure you use regular molasses and not blackstrap molasses, as the latter is likely to overpower the other flavors. · Flour: All-purpose flour creates structure and helps hold the batter together. · Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the gingerbread rise.