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Scottish Gingerbread

Name: Scottish Gingerbread
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.75 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 1 cup beer; 1.75 cups all-purpose flour; 1.75 cups whole wheat flour; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 cup raisins; 0.5 cup diced candied orange peel; 0.5 cup finely chopped almonds

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This gingerbread differs from our own North American one although both have European origins.

Recipe by Carol

Updated on August 22, 2022

Servings:

18

Yield:

1 to 9 - x inch cake

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup molasses
2 eggs
1 cup beer
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup raisins
½ cup diced candied orange peel
½ cup finely chopped almonds

Directions

Stir together the flours, spices, and baking soda.
In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar and molasses. Beat in the eggs, then the beer. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the raisins, orange peel, and almonds. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298	Calories
13g	Fat
43g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 157mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 329mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.