MOIST GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE

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This dark, deeply moist, gingered beauty was created by Karen DeMasco, the pastry chef at Locanda Verde in New York. Beer and coffee add complexity, and the tangy lemon glaze counters the sweetness.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Butter for greasing
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably fresh
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup, packed, dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger (a 2-ounce piece, peeled)
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup stout beer
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup brewed coffee
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside. In a large bowl combine brown sugar, turbinado, ginger, zest of 1 lemon and oil. Beat in egg.
  • Place beer, molasses and coffee in a deep pot, at least 3 quarts. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Mixture will bubble up. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk flour mixture alternately with beer mixture into brown sugar mixture, in 3 shifts. Pour batter in pan and bake 40 minutes without opening oven. Give pan a 180-degree turn and bake another 15 minutes, until cake is springy and a tester comes out clean. Cool on a rack. When cool, remove sides of pan, invert briefly to remove bottom of pan and paper and set upright on a plate.
  • Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl, whisk in remaining zest and salt, then lemon juice (add up to 2 additional tablespoons to moisten if necessary). Spread over top of cake, allowing glaze to drip down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 545, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 434 milligrams, Sugar 68 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Deveon Joiner
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cake might change my mind.


Naveed raza Jawad
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices.


Munshif Mohammed
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I'm going to make this cake for my next party.


Hilal Orakzai
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This cake looks delicious!


Bhola Butt
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I can't wait to try this cake!


Akmal Khan Niazi
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This cake is perfect for the holidays!


Thanks Event
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I'll definitely be making this cake again!


Romario Burris
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This is the best gingerbread cake I've ever had!


Muteesasira Vicent
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it!


TheGroxNL
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The cake was easy to make and turned out great!


Gregory Isaaks
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The cake was a little dry, but the lemon glaze helped to add some moisture.


Jasonlee Nichols
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This cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the lemon glaze helped to balance it out.


orakzai zalmi
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday dessert.


syed najeeb
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This cake is a must-try for any gingerbread lover. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Mujii Info Tech
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this cake changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


CHIOMA Desai
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This cake was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I love the combination of gingerbread and lemon.


Moe Moe
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I made this cake for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the zesty lemon glaze.


Zohaib Ijaz
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This gingerbread cake is incredibly moist and flavorful! The lemon glaze adds a perfect touch of sweetness and tang. I will definitely be making this again.