I almost didn't make the Fresh Ginger and Chocolate Gingerbread this week. I was really intrigued by the recipe that Heather, of Sherry Trifle, had chosen, but I had so many things to do, I thought I wouldn't have time to make this. Plus, it was Tom's fifth birthday on the 23rd (my little boy is 5 years old!) and we all know that birthdays mean birthday cakes and this gingerbread was not going to cut it with a 5 year old. So, since I really wanted to taste it, I decided to make the gingerbread but halved the recipe.
When I halved the recipe, I thought I would be OK baking the cake in 2 mini springform pans and 1 ramekin. I should have used more ramekins. The cakes did a volcano effect in the oven. Luckily, I had put the pans on a baking sheet and the overflow ended up tasting like gingerbread cookies so, not a big problem. I trimmed the cakes, glazed them and they patiently awaited the time of their photo shoot, in the refrigerator.
I really liked the texture of the gingerbread right out of the refrigerator. It was dense but not too dense. The fresh ginger taste really came out and the chocolate glaze made it extra special. I'm so glad I decided to make this, I would have missed out on a great recipe.
For all you gingerbread fans, I strongly suggest trying out this recipe. It's not complicated and the results are stellar. Please visit Heather's blog for the recipe and the rest of the Tuesdays with Dorie members for variations on this week's gingerbread theme.
When I halved the recipe, I thought I would be OK baking the cake in 2 mini springform pans and 1 ramekin. I should have used more ramekins. The cakes did a volcano effect in the oven. Luckily, I had put the pans on a baking sheet and the overflow ended up tasting like gingerbread cookies so, not a big problem. I trimmed the cakes, glazed them and they patiently awaited the time of their photo shoot, in the refrigerator.
I really liked the texture of the gingerbread right out of the refrigerator. It was dense but not too dense. The fresh ginger taste really came out and the chocolate glaze made it extra special. I'm so glad I decided to make this, I would have missed out on a great recipe.
For all you gingerbread fans, I strongly suggest trying out this recipe. It's not complicated and the results are stellar. Please visit Heather's blog for the recipe and the rest of the Tuesdays with Dorie members for variations on this week's gingerbread theme.
45 comments:
I am so glad that you made this as well, or else I would have missed out on those gorgeous photos!
Quelle belle composition visuelle! ...et je suis certaine (pour l'avoir fait!!! LOL LOL) que le tout était aussi savoureux, que beau! WOW! ...très réussi LyB!
This was such a great recipe.
Very nice photos. Love the little way they are pictured on the plate. It was a good recipe.
Those little squares are wonderful. Glad you liked it!
Love the way your cake looks! It makes such a perfect photo!!!!
beautiful pictures! and happy birthday to your little guy!
I really need to take some lessons on better food photos! Yours are always beautiful. One of my ramakins volcanoed as well. Happy birthday to your little guy!
yummy! next time you don't have time to make something this yummy...let me know, i'll make it for you! i love gingerbread so much... going to sit here and drool for a minute! :)
i appreciate your unique photos for this go-round--you've certainly done the cake justice. :)
How fortunate that you liked this so much when you almost couldn't get it made! My tasters loved it from the fridge also. I stored mine on the countertop and wasn't as impressed.
Nancy
certain que ça ne fait pas gâteau d'anniversaire pour un petit garçon de 5 ans...mais ça valait vraiment la peine de le faire, car il est vraiment bon...très belles photos lyb :)
I love the way you displayed and served the little bites of cakes...that is so elegant and lovely!
Your cake looks absolutely beautfiul...
And your pictures are great!
Almost looks like fudge on that plate. Now, there's a thought. Looks really tasty.
Your gingerbread looks great. I loved this recipe it was soooo good.
I loved this too. I think it is a good enough a 5 year old would like it!
Totally agree with you.
glad you were able to make it! it looks wonderful. hope tom enjoyed his birthday!! :)
your icing looks incredible. Now that I have seen photos of other's icing, I'm thinking I messed up on mine somehow! Or maybe it was just that I took the photo before it cooled. Yours look great.
I loved the texture of this recipe too. I bet the bubbled over batter would make a tasty treat.
So pretty! I'm glad you were converted :)
C'est une bien bonne chose que de l'avoir essayé quand même, il est vraiment très bon ce gâteau... mais je suis d'accord, pas assez spécial pour la fête d'un grand garçon de 5 ans!
We thought the texture was great as well. Very flavorful. Fantastic recipe to have on hand!
welll, even tho you halved the recipe, your cakes still look amazing!
great job!<3
Great photos! I'm glad you made it and enjoyed it!
Cute presentation, Lyb. Happy birthday to Tom! Wow, five.
Oh, I wish I would have made it too and I'm not even in the TWD group!! Looks completely delicious. I'll have to mark this one to make for sure.
So glad you enjoyed it! I love your little squares. They look perfect!
I'm so pleased you enjoyed this cake. I agree that it tastes best out of the refrigerator - seems to enhance the flavor.
Love the pictures! Looks really yummy!
It looks great :)
your pictures definitely are eye-catching. i was glad i made a full recipe of this, it was delicious.
I've wanted to make this recipe since I got the book - now I'm even more tempted!
That looks like it was well worth making. I like your set-up for the photo - very nice. Happy birthday to your little boy!
Happy Birthday Tom!! Hmm, maybe he would have liked this as his cake anyway? ;) I know I would have!
I'm a fan of gingerbread. I usually like it with cream cheese on top. I like the way you present the gingerbread.
Love that first pic!
This sounds absolutely delish! You won't believe this but I have never tasted gingerbread before (!!)...now I really must!
The cake sounds really good! I love the pics.
I want to eat that. Now.
I've seen a few of these, and it sounds like a great recipe -- especially with the fresh ginger.
Looks wonderful! Your photo has appealing geometry and the cake bites appear to be delicious. I love gingerbread and what's not to like about ginger with chocolate?
This is a great cake! I love the chocolate and fresh ginger combination. I can almost taste it now. Great pics too!
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