This gingerbread differs from our own North American one although both have European origins.
Original recipe makes 1 – 9 x 13 inch cake
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
1 cup beer
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup diced candied orange peel
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
Directions
- Stir together the flours, spices, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar and molasses. Beat in the eggs, then the beer. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the raisins, orange peel, and almonds. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Transfer to a rack to cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 298 kcal
Carbohydrates: 43.1 g
Cholesterol: 51 mg
Fat: 12.5 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 4.5 g
Sodium: 157 mg
