GINGERBREAD WITH LIME CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Holiday treats should always be full of surprises, like this unusual pairing of ginger and lime flavors in a moist and tender gingerbread. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 11x7-in. baking dish., Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg, molasses, water and ginger. In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Transfer to prepared dish., Beat cream cheese, lime zest, lime juice and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until blended; cover and reserve 3/4 cup mixture for frosting. Drop remaining mixture by tablespoonfuls over batter; cut through batter with a knife to blend slightly (mixture will not swirl)., Bake until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Spread with frosting; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Sobar Goplo 2020
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to impress your friends and family with your baking skills.


Lakresha Bailey
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This gingerbread is a bit more dense than I expected, but it's still very good. The frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Rose Farris
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I made this gingerbread for a cookie exchange and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lime cream cheese frosting.


Irfandashti Irfandashti
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This gingerbread is a great way to use up leftover molasses. It's also a delicious and festive treat.


MD TOWSIN
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I'm not a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make and how delicious the gingerbread turned out.


Haisam Soona
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This was the first time I ever made gingerbread and it turned out great! The frosting was a little tricky to make, but it was worth it.


Shahid Lurka
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I made this gingerbread for my family and they loved it. It was the perfect addition to our holiday meal.


Farooq Gurbaz (4)
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This gingerbread is the perfect holiday treat. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is divine.


Bipin Nalbo Limbu
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to impress your friends and family with your baking skills.


Paras Bohora
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This gingerbread is a bit more dense than I expected, but it's still very good. The frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Tobiloba SALARY
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I made this gingerbread for a cookie exchange and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lime cream cheese frosting.


Al adamy Elekuru
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This gingerbread is a great way to use up leftover molasses. It's also a delicious and festive treat.


Usman Barlas
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I'm not a baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make and how delicious the gingerbread turned out.


Kennedy Obi
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This was the first time I ever made gingerbread and it turned out great! The frosting was a little tricky to make, but it was worth it.


Mutebi profit
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I made this gingerbread for my family and they loved it. It was the perfect addition to our holiday meal.


Kajjabwex1 Ramesh
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This gingerbread is the perfect holiday treat. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is divine.


It's Olivia Kennedy
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I've never been a huge fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind. The lime cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the gingerbread.


Karolyna Cordoba
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Made this for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit! The frosting is to die for.


Bailey SanFrotello
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This was the best gingerbread that I've ever had! I've made it twice now and it was wonderful both times. The lime cream cheese frosting perfectly balances out the spiciness of the gingerbread.