Yield: 9 servings
Gingerbread Recipe
This warmly-spiced gingerbread recipe with toasty molasses is the perfect end to your Christmas dinner. It's packed with sweet vanilla and fruity applesauce!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup molasses
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup whole milk
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish, set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine molasses, melted butter, and sugar. Add applesauce, egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Beat in flour mixture alternating with oil and milk. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.
Notes
Storage Instructions
- Counter: Place it in a cake dome for up to 2 days.
- Fridge: Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Wrap it with plastic wrap twice. Transfer it to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 313kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 262mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 27g