GRAMERCY TAVERN GINGERBREAD
The use of leavening in a cake is first recorded in a recipe for gingerbread from Amelia Simmons's American Cookery, published in Hartford in 1796; I guess you could say it is the original great American cake. Early-19th-century cookbooks included as many recipes for this as contemporary cookbooks do for chocolate cake. This recipe, from Claudia Fleming, pastry chef at New York City's Gramercy Tavern, is superlative-wonderfully moist and spicy.
Provided by Claudia Fleming
Categories Cake Egg Ginger Brunch Dessert Bake Christmas Winter Christmas Eve Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 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 together flour, baking powder, and spices in a large bowl. Whisk together eggs and sugars. Whisk in oil, then molasses mixture. Add to flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
- Pour batter into bundt pan and rap 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.
- Serve cake, dusted with confectioners sugar, with whipped cream.
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Subna Mhia
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this gingerbread recipe! It's the best one I've ever tried.
Faye
[email protected]This gingerbread recipe is a must-try! It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Teddy Sandile
[email protected]I've made this gingerbread recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Sabelo S'busiso
[email protected]This gingerbread recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The gingerbread is moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again!
BD AKARSH
[email protected]I made this gingerbread recipe for my family and they loved it! The gingerbread was moist and flavorful, and the molasses gave it a lovely depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again for the holidays!
Agbenu Goodness
[email protected]This gingerbread recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The gingerbread is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I love to decorate it with royal icing and sprinkles, and it always looks so festive.
Hanad Maxamuud111
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind! The gingerbread was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I especially liked the addition of molasses, which gave it a lovely depth of flavor. I'll definitely be
Adam Adham
[email protected]This gingerbread recipe is a keeper! I made it for a holiday party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The gingerbread was moist and flavorful, and the molasses gave it a lovely depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again next yea
Luceku Gamer LG
[email protected]I've made this gingerbread recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The gingerbread is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I love to decorate it with royal icing an
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[email protected]I was looking for a classic gingerbread recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The gingerbread was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I especially liked the addition o
A K
[email protected]This gingerbread is a delightful treat! The flavors of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon are perfectly balanced, and the texture is soft and chewy. I love that it's not too sweet, and the molasses gives it a lovely depth of flavor. I'll definitely be ma