Alex has been asking for gingerbread for weeks now and I kept putting him off. I didn't really want to make gingerbread cookies after going through a whole holiday season of gingerbread, but then...I saw the TWD assignment: Fresh Ginger and Chocolate Gingerbread. It was a sign! I was destined to bake this!
And bake it I did.
This bread/cake is delicious. It's moist and spicy, studded with chunks of candied ginger and chocolate chips, and all covered in a rich chocolate glaze with just a hint of coffee. I had so much fun baking it because it made the whole apartment smell amazing. I knew that people were walking by our door, sniffing jealously.
According to Dorie herself, the recipe is enough for a 9x9 baking pan, but honestly - who owns one? I had an 8x8 so she said to just fill it 2/3 of the way and use the rest for mini-cakes. I had enough batter left over to eat a little...um...I mean to fill 2 ramekins. I would totally make this again. Great recipe choice, Heather!
I apologize for the cruddy picture. My camera battery was about to die, and since we had packed all the batteries, I rushed to get any picture I could. The cake really is very pretty!
January 27, 2009
TWD: Fresh Ginger and Chocolate Gingerbread
Posted by Beth at 9:19 AM
Labels: cake, dairy, dessert, Tuesdays With Dorie
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16 comments:
I liked this cake more than I expected!
I liked this cake more than I expected!
Pictures aren't as important as flavor and it sounds like your was perfect.
I love recipes that fill the house with a wonderful smell.
We loved this recipe.
I know, the aroma was the best part! :)
Glad you liked the recipe!!!
Im glad you enjoyed the bread. I thought it was good.
I think your cake looks wonderful! Doesn't it smell divine in the oven?
I loved this recipe it was sooooo good. I'm glad you liked it too.
Lovely job on the cake...I agree, this recipe is a keeper!
It was a lovely cake, wasn't it? One of my favorites so far. And yours looks like it was good, despite the blurriness!
Your gingerbread sounds wonderful! I never ever have the right size pan for TWD recipes! Ah well, I just wing it and hope for the best!
Glad yours turned out well :)
Great cake! - I am so pleased you liked my pick. It's a "make again" for me also.
Looks really moist and great texture. We liked it too. Yummy!
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