My mother called the other day… And it was decided I would bring all the desserts to her Christmas party. Well, all the desserts and 1 side dish. I think this year, I want to go the “finger food route.” Because really, at the end of a large meal, when bellies are protruding and belt buckles have been loosened, the last thing one wants to do is have to choose between 5 different pies. If I make everything more “bite sized” then peeps will get the best of both worlds. They will be able to sample everything on the dessert menu, as well as feel good about their tiny portions.
It is a win-win in my eyes.
One dessert I know I will be making for sure… Is home make gingerbread.
Here is my favorite recipe.
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The Best Ever Gingerbread Cake Recipe!
Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda {15 Cool Uses for Baking Soda}
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.
Notes
How about YOU? What desserts (if any) are you planning to make this Christmas?
Alexis says
I just saved this exact recipe from another blog, I’m definitely going to have to make it!