Whole Wheat Gingerbread Recipe
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Whole Wheat Gingerbread

By: Pat Habiger 
"Gingerbread is an old favorite because it's simple to make. I learned that pioneers served gingerbread with meals, but now it's considered a dessert! Serve hot or cold, with a dollop of whipped or ice cream."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups milk
  • Whipped cream

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat molasses, honey, oil and eggs until well-mixed. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with the milk to the egg mixture. Pour batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature with chilled whipped cream.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by outnumbered   view full review
This was very good. Suggestions: I used 2/3 c. molasses and 1/2 c. honey, and 1/2 c. oil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by EchoVR   view full review
My family turned up their noses at messing with their favorite Gingerbread recipe to a whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by eiwha   view full review
I was disappointed with this recipe. It was not sweet and tasted more like actual bread than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2011 by CC♥'s2bake   view full review
Wow! Fabulous light texture, intense molasses flavor, very moist and tender. Follow this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2006 by LJ   view full review
This was easy to make, and I love the taste. Very old fashioned and healthier than most...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by kalevalander   view full review
This was delicious! I was afraid it would taste too "whole wheat-y," but it was yummy, moist...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by bell clement   view full review
I'm delighted with this recipe ! Perhaps it is the whole wheat flour that makes this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2010 by mel369   view full review
I agree that this recipe could use a little more sweetness. I made it as stated, and it turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by redbiscuit Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this was a good recipe. I was surprised that the batter was so thin but it baked up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by Pippapatchwork   view full review
I was pleasantly surprised that such a simple, healthy list of ingredients could yield such a...

 

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