Sponge Gingerbread

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Sponge Gingerbread offers a moist, spiced treat with rich molasses and warming ginger and cinnamon flavors. Its tender crumb makes it perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons, pairing wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. A nostalgic dessert that combines classic spices with a tender sponge texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add molasses and egg; mix well.
  3. Sift together ginger, cinnamon, and flour.
  4. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture.
  5. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to the batter; it will be runny.
  6. Pour batter into a greased pan and bake at 325°F for 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

650 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 34g 44% DV
Carbs 80.7g 29% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 25.2g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7242.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 641.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 184.5mg 14% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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