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Gingerbread Cake
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Gingerbread Cake

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Gingerbread Cake

Because molasses, both light and dark, is very thick, it sticks to the inside of measuring cups. To solve the problem, coat the cup lightly with an oil that is neutral in flavor, such as canola, before you pour in the molasses. The oil helps the molasses slide free of the cup.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

856
Calories
37g
Protein
19g
Fat
133g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Molasses 1 tbsp (20g) 58
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light molasses
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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