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Delicious Sweet Gingerbread Trifle Cups for All Occasions

Sweet Gingerbread Trifle Cups made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; whisk to blend.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract; beat until well incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Once cooled, cut the gingerbread into small cubes.
  11. Begin layering the cups: start with a layer of gingerbread, followed by whipped cream, and drizzle with caramel sauce; repeat the layers until filled.
  12. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel on top.
  13. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour before serving to let the layers settle slightly.