french canadian frosted maple gingerbread

Portland, OR
Updated on Jul 17, 2015

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

  • Step 1
    Sift together the flour, soda, ginger and salt.
  • Step 2
    Beat the egg until it is foamy, then gradually beat in the maple syrup, sour cream, and butter.
  • Step 3
    Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating until well blended.
  • Step 4
    Pour into a greased and lightly floured 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking pan.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 350 F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  • Step 6
    Remove from the oven and let it cool.
  • Step 7
    Combine all the frosting ingredients in a bowl, beat with an electric mixer until smooth, creamy and of spreading consistency.
  • Step 8
    Place the icing in big swirls on the cake and sprinkle to taste with chopped walnuts.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Flour
Culture: Canadian

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