Praline Gingerbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making praline gingerbread has become my favorite quick dessert because it comes together in just an hour from start to finish. The warm spices like ginger aren't just delicious, they're actually wonderful for digestion too. What I love most is how straightforward this recipe is, requiring just basic pantry staples and a handful of steps. The toasted pecans add such a lovely crunch and richness that makes it feel fancy, even though it's incredibly simple to prepare. Every time I bake this, the whole house fills with that cozy, spiced aroma that makes everyone come running to the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300flour
- 6 gbaking soda
- 2 gginger
- 1 gcinnamon
- 150bread flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4 eggeggs
- 100 mlmilk
- 50 gpraline syrup
- 2 gsalt
- 50 mlwater
- 100 gpecans
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Prepare a 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the tin properly to ensure the gingerbread releases easily.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar for about 2 minutes.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to avoid any lumps.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: Stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are combined, as overmixing can result in a dense gingerbread.
- 6
Stir in the praline syrup and chopped pecans.
Tip: Make sure to distribute the praline syrup evenly throughout the batter.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to ensure the batter is evenly distributed and the top is smooth.
- 8
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the gingerbread frequently during the last 10 minutes of baking to avoid overcooking.
- 9
Remove the gingerbread from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the gingerbread cool completely before slicing and serving.
- 10
Once the gingerbread is cool, use a sharp knife to cut it into squares or rectangles.
Tip: Cut the gingerbread into your desired shape and size.
- 11
Serve the praline gingerbread warm or at room temperature, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tip: The praline syrup will continue to set as the gingerbread cools, so serve warm for the best flavor.
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