In a world of culinary adventures, tantalizing taste buds with bold and spicy flavors, a Christmas classic emerges with a fiery twist. Step into the realm of gingerbread, where warmth and spice collide, promising an unforgettable feast. Discover the secrets to crafting a gingerbread creation that bursts with fiery zest, capturing the essence of the season with each delectable bite. With a symphony of spices dancing on your palate, this bold and spicy gingerbread will set your taste buds alight and leave you craving more. Unlock the secrets of this culinary masterpiece as we embark on a journey to create a gingerbread experience like no other.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BOLD AND SPICY GINGERBREAD CAKE POP
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a nonstick 9-by-13-inch pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl and set aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling. Stir in the cinnamon, allspice, black pepper and 1 tablespoon ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk the sugar, eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon ginger in a large bowl until light and frothy. Stir in the melted butter mixture, beer and molasses until incorporated. Whisk the flour mixture into the egg mixture until no lumps remain. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently tap the pan on the countertop to release any trapped air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the spiced cream cheese buttercream: Put the white chocolate chips in a heatsafe bowl and set aside. Bring the sugar and 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and reduce the heat. Mix the cornstarch with 1 cup water and add it to the hot liquid. Bring it back to a boil, then pour it over the white chocolate chips. Let cool to room temperature.
- Add the butter and vanilla to the white chocolate chip mixture and mix with a whisk until light and fluffy. Fold in the cream cheese, cinnamon and ginger.
- Slice the cake into 1-inch cubes. Mount the cubes on lollipop sticks and frost generously with the buttercream. Enjoy.
SPICY GINGERBREAD OVERNIGHT OATS
A spicy, molasses-y, and slightly tangy overnight oat recipe!
Provided by Kim
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine milk, oats, yogurt, brown sugar, flaxseed meal, molasses, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in a glass container.
- Refrigerate mixture 8 hours to overnight. Top with raisins and walnuts just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 128 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
BOLD AND SPICY GINGERBREAD WITH A KICK
Found this recipe in Cook's Illustrated Holiday Baking Book and I LOVE spicy gingerbread so this is going to be the center piece of my Holiday table. It states that Stout beer and hefty dose of spices, including black pepper, invest this cake with a complex, robust flavor. 4 teaspoons of fresh grated ginger adds an unmistakable element that dried spices can't muster. As for the glaze, ginger-ale lends a robust flavor but an equal amount of orange or lemon juice can be substitued for it.
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 Cake, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- CAKE:.
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease and flour 12-cup nonstick Bundt pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Stir in ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and fresh ginger in large bowl until light and frothy.
- Stir in melted butter mixture, molasses and stout until incorporated.
- Whisk flour mixture into egg mixture until no lumps remain.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and gently tap pan on countertop to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- Cool cake in pan 20 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet and let cool completely.
- GLAZE:.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar, ginger ale, and ginger in bowl until smooth.
- Pour glaze over cooled cake.
- Let glaze set 15 minutes.
- Serve.
- Cake can be stored at room temperature, covered in plastic wrap, for 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 236.6, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 34.9, Protein 3.9
GINGERBREAD CAKE (SPICY)
Adapted from a Gourmet recipe, this spicy gingerbread originated from the Gramercy Tavern. It's excellent warm, and even better after one day. If you like a deep, spicy gingerbread, you might try this one!
Provided by Lizzie-Babette
Categories Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Butter a 10-inch (10- to 12-cup) bundt pan well and dust with flour, shaking out excess.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Generously butter bundt pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
- Bring stout and molasses to a boil in a large saucepan and remove from heat.
- Whisk in baking soda, then cool to room temperature.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl.
- Whisk together eggs and both sugars.
- Whisk in oil, then molasses mixture.
- Add to flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
- Pour batter into bundt pan and bang pan sharply on counter to eliminate air bubbles.
- Bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out with just a few moist crumbs adhering, about 50 minutes.
- Cool cake in pan on a rack 5 minutes.
- Turn out onto rack and cool completely.
- You can serve the gingerbread immediately, dusting lightly with confectioners sugar, and/or adding whipped cream.
- You can also hold the gingerbread for a day before serving, as the flavors develop with some time.
GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Gingerbread cookies are a must for the holidays, and these spiced gingerbread men have a festive taste that doesn't disappoint! Originally titled "Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men," this gingerbread cookie recipe is easy to make and fun to decorate with kids. Adjust the spices to your liking, and use any shape cookie cutter for a nice variety of holiday cookies.
Provided by Stephanie Schneidewind
Categories Gingerbread Cookies
Time 1h40m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Beat margarine and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until mostly incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, another 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg yolk, then molasses.
- Whisk sifted flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a separate bowl until well combined. Gradually add flour mixture to the molasses mixture, beating until well blended and smooth.
- Divide dough in half and form each into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 3 hours, or overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Working with one disk at a time, and leaving remaining disk in the refrigerator, unwrap chilled dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Working from the center to the edges, roll dough with a floured rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Cut dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters, dipping the cutters into flour as needed so they don't stick to the dough. Fit the cookie cutters as closely together as possible to cut as many cookies as you can. This will minimize the number of times you have to re-roll the dough.
- Transfer gingerbread cookies to ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gather any dough scraps into a ball, flatten, re-wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to use for later batches.
- Bake each sheet in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool while you finish rolling, cutting, and baking the remaining cookies.
- Frost or decorate cooled gingerbread cookies as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 103.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ginger. Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, and it will give your gingerbread a real kick.
- Don't be afraid to add more spices. If you like your gingerbread spicy, feel free to add more ginger, cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg.
- Let the gingerbread cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Use a variety of toppings. Gingerbread is delicious with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or fruit.
- Store gingerbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze gingerbread for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Gingerbread is a classic holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its spicy flavor and festive appearance, gingerbread is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. If you're looking for a fun and easy recipe for gingerbread, be sure to try the one in this article. You won't be disappointed!
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