Paradise-Spiced Gingerbread
A warmly spiced gingerbread loaf featuring the citrus-pepper heat of grains of paradise.
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Print Pin RateServings: 1 9" Loaf
Calories: 3239kcal
Cost: £5.00
Equipment
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Rubber Spatula
- 1 8-9" Loaf Tin
Ingredients
- 250 g Plain Flour 2 cups
- 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp
- ½ tsp Fine Sea Salt ½ tsp
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger 2 tsp
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp
- ½ tsp Ground Cloves ½ tsp
- 1 tsp Ground Grains of Paradise 1 tsp
- 150 g Dark Brown Sugar ¾ cup
- 200 g Black Treacle or Molasses ⅔ cup
- 120 g Butter melted (½ cup)
- 2 each Large Eggs 2
- 240 ml Milk or Buttermilk 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C / 340°F. Grease and line a 20–23cm (8–9 in) loaf tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Grains of Paradise.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Brown Sugar, Treacle, and Melted Butter.
- Whisk in the Eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Stir in the Milk or Buttermilk.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Grains of paradise add a bright, peppery lift that balances the sweetness of treacle and the warmth of ginger. For a more pronounced citrus-spice note, add ½ tsp finely grated orange zest to the batter.
Serving Suggestions
- Warm with salted butter or clotted cream
- Served with poached pears
- Cut into cubes and used in festive trifles
- Toasted lightly and paired with honey or marmalade
Nutrition
Calories: 3239kcal | Carbohydrates: 507g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 118g | Saturated Fat: 70g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 615mg | Sodium: 3373mg | Potassium: 3980mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 308g | Vitamin A: 3884IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 986mg | Iron: 25mg
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Paradise-Spiced Gingerbread
A warmly spiced gingerbread loaf featuring the citrus-pepper heat of grains of paradise.
⭐ Have you tried this recipe? Click the stars to rate it and leave a quick comment below.
Print Pin RateServings: 1 9″ Loaf
Calories: 3239kcal
Cost: £5.00
Equipment
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Rubber Spatula
- 1 8-9" Loaf Tin
Ingredients
- 250 g Plain Flour 2 cups
- 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp
- ½ tsp Fine Sea Salt ½ tsp
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger 2 tsp
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp
- ½ tsp Ground Cloves ½ tsp
- 1 tsp Ground Grains of Paradise 1 tsp
- 150 g Dark Brown Sugar ¾ cup
- 200 g Black Treacle or Molasses ⅔ cup
- 120 g Butter melted (½ cup)
- 2 each Large Eggs 2
- 240 ml Milk or Buttermilk 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C / 340°F. Grease and line a 20–23cm (8–9 in) loaf tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Grains of Paradise.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Brown Sugar, Treacle, and Melted Butter.
- Whisk in the Eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Stir in the Milk or Buttermilk.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Grains of paradise add a bright, peppery lift that balances the sweetness of treacle and the warmth of ginger. For a more pronounced citrus-spice note, add ½ tsp finely grated orange zest to the batter.
Serving Suggestions
- Warm with salted butter or clotted cream
- Served with poached pears
- Cut into cubes and used in festive trifles
- Toasted lightly and paired with honey or marmalade
Nutrition
Calories: 3239kcal | Carbohydrates: 507g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 118g | Saturated Fat: 70g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 615mg | Sodium: 3373mg | Potassium: 3980mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 308g | Vitamin A: 3884IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 986mg | Iron: 25mg
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