Description
Magical gingerbread cookies deliver classic holiday warmth with rich molasses and warming spices. Crisp edges and chewy centers invite winter celebrations where memories bloom deliciously for everyone who bakes them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) molasses
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ⅓ cups (560 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 g) brown sugar
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) whipping cream
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Thoroughly blend all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for maximum flavor complexity.
- Liquid Mixture Preparation: Whisk melted butter, molasses, and warm water until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency, creating a rich foundational blend for the gingerbread cake.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Carefully introduce eggs and vanilla extract into the liquid mixture, stirring gently to prevent potential curdling and maintain a silky texture.
- Batter Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a fluid batter with a consistent, velvety composition that promises a tender cake crumb.
- Pan Preparation and Baking: Generously butter and flour a rectangular baking pan, then pour the batter evenly. Place in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until a testing skewer comes out clean.
- Butterscotch Sauce Creation: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over gentle heat, then incorporate brown sugar and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture transforms into a caramel-like consistency.
- Sauce Refinement: Stream in whipping cream, whisking vigorously to create a glossy sauce. Remove from heat and infuse with vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- Serving Presentation: Once the cake has cooled slightly, slice into generous portions. Drizzle warm butterscotch sauce over each slice, and optionally top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Spice Distribution Technique: Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent clumping and ensure even spread of warming spices throughout the cake.
- Liquid Mixture Warning: Temper eggs slowly when adding to warm ingredients to prevent accidental scrambling and maintain smooth batter consistency.
- Baking Precision: Use room temperature ingredients for more uniform mixing and better cake texture; test cake doneness with a clean skewer inserted at center.
- Sauce Perfection: Watch butterscotch sauce carefully while cooking, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve perfect caramel-like consistency without scorching.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg