Easy Old Fashioned English Sticky Gingerbread Loaf

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1
Old fashioned sticky gingerbread loaf recipe
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 ounces butter or 2 ounces margarine
2 ounces soft brown sugar
8 tablespoons black treacle
2 eggs , beaten and mixed with milk to make 1/2 pint
4 ounces raisins ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
335
Sugar
40g
Fat
10g
This old fashioned sticky gingerbread loaf is a classic English recipe that has been enjoyed for centuries. This rich and moist cake combines the warm spices of ginger with the sweetness of black treacle. The texture of the cake is soft and chewy, making it perfect to enjoy as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee. With just a few ingredients, you can easily recreate this delicious recipe in your own kitchen.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan.
3.Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and ginger into a bowl.
4.In a saucepan, melt butter and sugar over low heat.
5.Add treacle and stir until combined. Remove from heat.
6.Gradually stir egg mixture into the melted butter mixture.
7.Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Then, fold in raisins (if desired).
8.Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9.Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Delicious and easy to make.
Perfect for holiday season or as a mid-morning snack.
Can be stored for a few days before serving.
Can be paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

CONS

May be too sweet for some.
Not suitable for individuals with gluten or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce muscle pain and soreness. The molasses in black treacle contains iron and other important minerals.

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