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We celebrated an early Thanksgiving in Max's 1st grade classroom this week with a Feast. One of the Mom's brought gingerbread for dessert. It was a big hit with all the kids, especially mine. So, I decided to make some this weekend.
I found this recipe from
Gourmet magazine. The recipe is for a
bundt cake. But, I don't own a bundt pan, so I made it in a rectangular baking dish instead.
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Start by measuring out a cup of Guinness Stout. Not quite a whole bottle, so you can drink the leftovers while baking.
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Add the beer to a large saucepan, along with 1 cup of dark molasses.
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Measure a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda & set aside.
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Bring the beer/molasses mixture to a boil,
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and once boiling whisk in the baking soda. Set this aside to cool to room temperature.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Generously butter your baking dish.
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Dust the dish with flour,
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and tap out any excess.
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Next, scoop and level 2 cups of flour
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& add to a mixing bowl.
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To this add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder,
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2 tablespoons of ground ginger,
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1 teaspoon of cinnamon,
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a 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves,
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and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg.
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Whisk to combine.
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In a separate, large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of sugar,
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1 packed cup of dark brown sugar,
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and 3 eggs.
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Whisk to combine.
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Then whisk in 3/4 cup of vegetable oil,
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and the cooled molasses mixture.
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Add the dry ingredients,
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and whisk some more.
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Pour into the prepared dish.
Bake for about 50-60 miinutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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Let the gingerbread cool & serve with fresh whipped cream.
SO Good!