Dark molasses gingerbread with whipped cream. (Rebecca McAlpin /The New York Times) —
Whipped cream is an easy topping, although dulce de leche or another warm, caramel-y sauce takes it to a special place. But it’s also kind of nice plain, wrapped in waxed paper and tucked inside someone’s lunch.
PrintThis cake is also delicious the day after it is baked. The spices meld and the texture gets even more like a steamed pudding.
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