Grandma’ s Gingerbread Cake - A Holiday Recipe by Pietra Melo (page

Grandma’s Gingerbread Cake - A Holiday Recipe

-Pietra Melo

Ingredients: ¾ cups brown sugar ¼ cups white sugar 100 g of butter 1 cup maple syrup 1 egg 3 cups flour 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp powdered ginger 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking soda

1. Method of Preparation: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, and butter. Mix well.

1. In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup and egg. Mix well.

1. In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the baking soda. Mix well.

1. Combine the three separate mixtures together. Mix well, and then begin to knead with your hands. It will be a little sticky, but continue to knead. Once the dough/batter is well mixed and kneaded through, place the dough/batter into a buttered/greased cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Remove the dough/batter from the fridge and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes.

1. Enjoy your Gingerbread Cake plain, frosted, or decorated. Merry Christmas!