Old-Fashioned Gingerbread with Molasses Whipped Cream
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread with Molasses Whipped Cream is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Butter and flour 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup sugar and butter in large bowl until blended.
Beat in 3/4 cup molasses, then eggs 1 at a time.
Sift in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; beat until blended.
Beat in 1/4 cup cream, then 3/4 cup boiling water.
Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Cool cake in pan on rack.
Beat 1 1/4 cups cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until peaks form.
Fold in 2 tablespoons molasses just until streaks appear (do not overmix).
Cut cake into slices; transfer to plates.
Serve with molasses whipped cream.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.