Salted Caramel Gingerbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Salted Caramel Gingerbread is a baked treat that combines warm spiced gingerbread with a rich salted caramel topping. Made with butter, sugar, eggs, ginger and warming spices, the cake takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake. The finished gingerbread is then drizzled with caramel sauce mixed with heavy cream and sprinkled with sea salt. This indulgent dessert suits anyone seeking a flavourful bake with a sophisticated sweet and salty contrast.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 300 gsugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 20 gginger
- 10 gspices
- 300 gflour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 150 mlcaramel sauce
- 50 mlheavy cream
- 5 gsea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy removal.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for easier creaming.
- 3
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by ginger and spices.
Tip: Be careful not to overbeat.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Pour in caramel sauce and heavy cream, and mix until a sticky dough forms.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides.
- 6
Pour dough into prepared baking pan and smooth top. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Tip: Don't overdo it with the salt.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tip: Let cool completely before slicing.
- 8
Cut into squares and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tip: Cut into large slices for a more dramatic presentation.
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