Treacle Gingerbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This treacle gingerbread recipe has become my go to when I want something comforting and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a weekend treat or last minute gathering. I love how the warm spices fill your kitchen with that cozy autumn feeling, and the ginger isn't just there for flavor, it's actually wonderful for digestion too. Best of all, it uses simple pantry staples that won't break the bank, and the method is so straightforward that even baking novices will have perfect results every time.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 200brown sugar
- 100treacle
- 50ginger
- 20ground cinnamon
- 15ground ginger
- 10salt
- 5baking soda
- 150unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 200milk
- 50dark brown sugar syrup
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 20x20cm baking tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a parchment paper with a non-stick coating to prevent the gingerbread from sticking.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use room temperature butter for the best results.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the treacle and ginger.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, and baking soda.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to prevent lumps.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 6
Pour in the milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
Tip: Adjust the consistency of the batter if it's too thick or too thin.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't overfill the tin, as the gingerbread will rise during baking.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the gingerbread frequently during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer the gingerbread to a wire rack to cool completely.
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