There are a lot of recipes out there for gingerbread, but this one takes it over the top! Not only is it easy, but it packs a punch. The flavor of ginger actually comes through. This recipe is also easier because it is made in one bowl. Yes, one. No extra dirty dishes. Simply beat the wet ingredients then add the dry ingredients right on top. The recipe has been tested again and again, and the one bowl method still holds true!
We hope you enjoy.
The Only Gingerbread Recipe You Will Ever Need
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Cup Molasses
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Teaspoons Ginger
- 1/2 Teaspoon All Spice
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Warm Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, butter, molasses, egg and vanilla until smooth
- Sprinkle flour evenly around on top of the butter sugar mixture
- Do the same for the remaining dry ingredients
- Mix until all ingredients are combined
- Stir in the warm milk
- Pour batter into a greased 9×9 square pan
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
Notes
- If you would like to use a 13×9 pan, reduce the cooking time by half to start with. Your cake will be a bit thinner but great for layering!
