GINGERBREAD TORTE

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This old-fashioned gingerbread cake is excellent. Lemon zest is a nice addition to the sweet cream cheese frosting. -Ginger Hendricksen of Plover, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Chopped crystallized ginger, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg at a time. Gradually beat in molasses. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Transfer to prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., Beat cream cheese, butter and lemon zest until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread or pipe 2/3 cup frosting between each layer. Top with remaining frosting. If desired, sprinkle with crystallized ginger. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Aaron Mensah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best gingerbread torte I've ever had.


Mary Abrahim
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This was the perfect dessert for my holiday party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


E M3G
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This gingerbread torte is a delicious and festive dessert. I highly recommend it for any holiday gathering.


Turi Gjocaj
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the torte turned out great! It was a big hit with my friends.


Rauf Uk
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This torte was a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved it!


Naime hassan
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I loved this gingerbread torte! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and my family loved it.


Brand New LTD
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This was a great recipe. The gingerbread torte was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Ashraf
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This gingerbread torte is the perfect holiday dessert. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Joyce Djatche
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The gingerbread torte was amazing! It was moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonathan Dajui (Yellowcat)
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This recipe is a keeper! The gingerbread torte was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dipendra Yadav
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This torte was so delicious! The gingerbread flavor was perfectly balanced with the cream cheese frosting. It was a hit with my family and friends.


12 tushar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the torte turned out perfectly. It was moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Timohy Muteshi
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This was the easiest gingerbread torte recipe I've ever tried. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it turned out perfectly. The taste was amazing, and my family loved it.


Rebecca Ikpe
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I'm not usually a big fan of gingerbread, but this torte changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again!


Jay Riv
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This gingerbread torte was absolutely divine! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.