french canadian frosted maple gingerbread
Molasses, ginger and maple syrup are inextricably linked with early Canadian foods. This recipe is from The Canadian Cookbook.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
1 cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 - egg
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- - frosting:
- 2-3 cups icing sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons soft butter
- 3 tablespoons tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or whipping cream
How To Make french canadian frosted maple gingerbread
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Step 1Sift together the flour, soda, ginger and salt.
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Step 2Beat the egg until it is foamy, then gradually beat in the maple syrup, sour cream, and butter.
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Step 3Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating until well blended.
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Step 4Pour into a greased and lightly floured 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking pan.
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Step 5Bake at 350 F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan.
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Step 6Remove from the oven and let it cool.
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Step 7Combine all the frosting ingredients in a bowl, beat with an electric mixer until smooth, creamy and of spreading consistency.
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Step 8Place the icing in big swirls on the cake and sprinkle to taste with chopped walnuts.
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