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Dark Gingerbread with Maple Whipped Cream

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A deeply spiced, moist dark gingerbread enriched with molasses, dark brown sugar, and pops of crystallized ginger, served with light and sweet maple whipped cream.

Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • Whipped Cream Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pan and line the bottom with parchment.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add the corn syrup, molasses, and egg, mixing until smooth.
  5. Slowly pour in the hot water while mixing.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth.
  7. Stir in the chopped crystallized ginger, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake for 10 minutes, run a knife around the edges, then invert onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
  10. Slice into wedges or squares once cooled.
  11. For the topping, whip the heavy cream and maple syrup together until stiff peaks form. Serve with the cake.

Notes

  • Add nutmeg or cloves for extra warmth.
  • Increase crystallized ginger for a stronger ginger kick.
  • Serve warm cake with cold whipped cream for contrast.
  • Dust with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
  • Cake stores well at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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