Description
Classic Dark Gingerbread with Citrus Drizzle is a rich and flavorful dessert that combines spices and citrus for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together.
- Add molasses and eggs to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in orange and lemon zest.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the gingerbread cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice to make the drizzle.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled gingerbread before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Gingerbread tastes better after a day as flavors meld.
- Adjust citrus flavor to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Classic Dark Gingerbread, Gingerbread Recipe, Citrus Drizzle