Tuesday, January 27, 2009

TWD: Gingery Goodness

For years I’ve had a favorite gingerbread recipe, moist and spicy and easy to make. But now, my gingerbread has encountered some serious competition. Dorie’s Fresh Ginger and Chocolate Gingerbread is truly delicious. Heather of Sherry Trifle is responsible for this week’s TWD
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The basic recipe went off as planned with a few minor exceptions. I did replace the stem ginger with crystallized ginger, and I found that after 40 minutes in the oven, the center was still liquid, so I let it stay in for an additional 20 minutes. The final result was perfect.

Also, I wasn’t sure whether I would approve of a chocolate-coffee frosting on my gingerbread, but, I have to say, it made the whole dessert very tasty, so I have been converted.


I like my gingerbread spicy. Last fall I wrote about my go-to recipe. In comparison, Dorie’s gingerbread is on the mild side, relatively speaking, but because of the addition of chocolate to the batter and the icing on top, I can truthfully say I have two favorite gingerbread recipes now.

Be sure and visit the other TWD blogs to read about their adventures in spicy gingerbread.
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11 comments:

  1. PamelaJanuary 27, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    I really enjoyed it, too. Your cake looks wonderful. I can see the chocolate chunks, which I really enjoyed. Well done!

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  2. chocolatechicJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    I really loved the chocolate icing on top.

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  3. Cooking for Comfort by JenniferJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    This was a great cake! So glad you loved it too!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Your gingerbread looks great. I'm glad you like this recipe. I absolutely adored it.

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  5. NKPJanuary 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I doubled up on the fresh ginger - 'cause I love it so.
    The crystalized ginger was a great idea - so happy you loved this recipe too.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    So glad you have an extra favorite gingerbread recipe! This was so good!

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  7. NichicakesJanuary 27, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    That turned out beautiful.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Your cake looks gorgeous! Just like Dorie's. I love how shiny your icing is.

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  9. The Food LibrarianJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Glad you have another favorite gingerbread recipe!! Looks great.

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  10. TeaLadyJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    I liked the chocolate in the gingerbread too. Looks yummy!!!

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  11. Nancy/n.o.eJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    We love our gingerbread spicy too - I'm off to check out your go-to recipe. I have one, but it doesn't hurt to peek, right? The chocolate one didn't do it for me, unfortunately. Yours looks delicious, though, and I'm glad it's a new favorite for you.
    Nancy
    ps, sorry if this is a repeat; the comment form is acting weird for me.

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