Gingerbread III Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 1 Photo

Gingerbread III

By: Jackie Smith 
"A light spicy gingerbread cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

 

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch round pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup light molasses
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan. Sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses. Add flour mixture and water. Beat until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2006 by mascara   view full review
I loved this recipe. I did make a few changes. I substituted applesauce for the shortening...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by DA174   view full review
The cake came out light, fluffy, crumbly and delicious. I followed the recipe except for using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by GibsonsGirl   view full review
I would not make this cake again even though it was very tasty. The cake crumbled into pieces...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by SUSE   view full review
This is so light and yummy. I substituted golden syrup for the molasses, it has a much lighter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by KANDKIDS   view full review
We served this light gingerbread with applesauce and whipped cream. Loved it! Not too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Michele from Long Beach   view full review
I have been trying to find the perfect gingerbread recipe, and this is it. I added a scant 1/8...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by Christy   view full review
I had already made my gingerbread men for the season, but every year the rest of the carton of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2003 by SHELLYGIRL814   view full review
This is a great recipe. It was so easy to make and so light and fluffy too! I will make this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by angie1011   view full review
This recipe was wonderfull all my friends wanted me to make them a loaf of this wonderful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by BANANAFEETUS   view full review
just pure fine

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Gingerbread Cookies

Learn how to make fun and festive gingerbread cookies.

Play Video Play Video
Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze

See how to make a classic holiday cake.

Play Video Play Video
Gingerbread Man Martini

This holiday cocktail lets you have your gingerbread cookie and drink it, too!

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States