GINGERBREAD CAKE

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An unexpected ingredient makes this cake come alive! Photo and recipe courtesy of Cooks Illustrated.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
16 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar (10.5 oz)
4 tsp. grated or minced fresh ginger
3/4 cup robust or dark molasses
3/4 cup stout beer
GLAZE:
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp. ginger ale
1 tsp. ground ginger

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375. Grease and flour 12 cup nonstick Bundt pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Melt butter in pan over medium heat til bubbly. Stir in ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice and pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and let cool just slightly. Whisk eggs, sugar and fresh ginger in large bowl til light and frothy. Stir in melted butter mixture, molasses and beer til incorporated. Whisk flour mixture into egg mixture til no lumps remain. Pour batter into prepared pan and gently tap pan on counter to release any air bubbles. Bake til skewer inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. Let cool completely. For glaze, whisk all ingredients in bowl til smooth. Pour glaze over cooled cake. Let glaze set 15 minutes. Serve. Cook's Illustrated

Tanjil Ahmed Hamim
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I highly recommend this cake. It's a delicious and festive holiday treat.


Rafeeq ali
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This cake is the perfect way to end a holiday meal.


Miriam Hernandez
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This cake is a real showstopper. It's sure to impress your guests.


Ali Seena
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so beautiful and elegant.


Md Mahmudul hassan
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This cake is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Bhim Chhetri
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.


Islamic Boy
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This cake is a holiday tradition in my family. We make it every year and it's always a hit.


Megan Venter
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This cake is a real crowd-pleaser. I always get rave reviews when I bring it to parties.


Chris Vuono
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I love how this cake is so versatile. I've made it with different spices and different types of frosting, and it always turns out great.


Nyindimi Silas
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This cake is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Sibusiso J Moyo
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I'm not a big fan of frosting, but the frosting on this cake is amazing. It's light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake.


Dominic Victor
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I could eat it every day.


Denis MTS
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I love the way this cake smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a festive aroma.


Thocco Kaludzu
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This cake is always a showstopper at my holiday parties. It's so beautiful and delicious.


Bella Fewer
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's a classic holiday recipe that everyone loves.


Kore finance
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I love how this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of spices and sweetness.


MD AJHARUL ISLAM
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making it again for my holiday parties.


women and children Economic development
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this cake changed my mind. It was so delicious and festive.


Victor Samir
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I made this cake for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Niall Kelly
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This was the best gingerbread cake I've ever had! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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