Serve warm with dollops of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a cup of homemade eggnog on the side for a luscious Christmas treat.
As you no doubt know, gingerbread is actually cake (and not bread) filled with warm spices including a generous amount of dried, powdered ginger for use in all sorts of sweet and savory recipes. Throughout the Middle Ages in Europe, gingerbread was baked into cakes, cookies, and gingerbread men which are still popular around the holidays. The candy studded gingerbread house that has become a tradition wherever Christmas is celebrated has its origins in Germany.
How to Make Gingerbread
Mixing gingerbread is just like preparing a cake batter. The batter for this recipe will be a bit thinner than a traditional batter. You can alter the spice according to your preference. Cinnamon, cloves or other warming spices work well and will give this easy dessert more of a spice cake character.
How to Store It
Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap and place in zippered bags. Gingerbread will keep 4 days at room temperature, or up to a week in the fridge.
Freezing is also an option for up to six months in freezer bags. Be sure gingerbread is completely cool before freezing to prevent the top from becoming gooey when thawed. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature, or in your microwave at a low setting.
Holiday Treats and Cookies
Eggnog Cookies – fav holiday drink in a cookie! Peppermint Brownies – perfect to indulge in Easy Gingerbread Fudge – ready in 20 mins! Homemade Peppermint Bark – no baking required! Gingerbread Muffins – with spiced crumble topping
Did you make this Gingerbread for your family? Be sure to leave a comment and a rating below! Recipe adaptation Mackasey, Joan. “Gingerbread”. Recipe. Among Friends Vol II. Calgary, AB, 1989. 203. Print. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
