Berena: Klingon Gingerbread

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1/2	cup	Margarine	Margarine Margarine is a spread used as an alternative to butter, made primarily from vegetable oils. Unlike butter, which is made from cow's milk, margarine is created from various plant-based oils like soybean, palm, and Read more...
1/2	cup	Sugar » divided	Sugar Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts. There are different types of sugar, Read more...
1	large	Egg	Egg Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor. Eggs are nutritious, Read more...
1	cup	Dark Molasses
1	cup	Water » boiling	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
2 1/3	cups	Flour	Flour Flour is a powdery substance made by grinding grains, seeds, or roots. It's a staple in baking and cooking, acting as a binding agent and providing structure and texture to dishes. In taste, flour Read more...
1 1/2	teaspoons	Ginger
1	teaspoon	Ground Cinnamon
1/8	teaspoon	Cloves	Cloves Cloves are aromatic flower buds used in cooking for their intense flavor but also have medicinal, dental, and aromatic applications. Rich in antioxidants, they're valued in traditional medicine for their antiseptic properties and are Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Baking Powder	Baking Powder Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy. It's Read more...
1	teaspoon	Baking Soda	Baking Soda Baking Soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda. Its a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and muffins. You can store baking soda unopened, at Read more...
1	cup	Whipping Cream	Whipping Cream Whipping cream - pronounced 'WHIP-ing kreem' is a dairy product that comes from the high-fat part of fresh milk. When fresh milk sits, the fat rises to the top and can be skimmed Read more...
1/4	teaspoon	Lemon Extract

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
30 Minutes	1 Hour	1 hour 30 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

- Grease and lightly flour a ring mold or 9 x 9 inch baking dish. Set aside.

1. Mix together the margarine and 1/4 cup of sugar in a large bowl.

2. Add the egg and beat well.

3. Measure the molasses and stir it into the mixture.

4. Using the same molasses cup; measure the boiling water and add it to the mixture, stirring well.

5. In a small bowl add the all-purpose flour, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, baking powder and baking soda.

6. Mix together.

7. Mix the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture and blend thoroughly.

8. Pour into the prepared ring mold or baking dish.

9. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.

10. If you are using a ring mold, let the cake cool for about 5 minutes, then unmold onto a plate.

11. To make the whipped cream: Put the chilled cream in a small chilled bowl, add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon extract.

12. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff.

13. To serve put a dollop of whipped cream over each slice of warm Berena.

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Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

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