My very first gingerbread house, front view.

Try your hand at this timeless classic, and you'll see why gingerbread has endured as a favorite recipe for centuries.

Makes 12 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons McCormick® Ginger, Ground

1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup molasses

1 egg

1 cup boiling water

Whipped cream (optional)

To view and print the full recipe, go here: mccormick.com/Recipes/Desserts/Gingerbread-Cake.aspx

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from Jessica

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14 hours of building and waiting

1 hour to decorate

hours of fun

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gingerbread death star a little fun over Christmas,

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3 hours of cooking

14 hours of building and waiting

1 hour to decorate

hours of fun

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