Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Cranberry Gingerbread with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream. This holiday classic is a harmonious blend of tangy cranberries, aromatic gingerbread spices, and a velvety brown sugar whipped cream topping. The moist and tender gingerbread base, studded with bursts of juicy cranberries, is infused with a medley of warm spices that evoke the essence of the season. Accompanied by a luscious brown sugar whipped cream, this dessert is an irresistible treat that will captivate your taste buds and leave you longing for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed recipe guide will lead you effortlessly through each step, ensuring a perfect result. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey and create a dessert that will be the star of your holiday table.
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CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD WITH BROWN SUGAR WHIPPED CREAM
Categories Cake Mixer Dairy Ginger Dessert Bake Christmas Cranberry Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For gingerbread:
- Preheat ovven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch galss baking dish; dust with flour. Sift first eight ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in molasses. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and wndying with dry ingredients. Fold in cranberries and crystallized ginger.
- Spread batter in prepare pan. Bake until springy to touch, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with brown sugar cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
- For brown sugar ceam:
- Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Beat until peaks form. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
BROWN SUGAR LAYER CAKE WITH CRANBERRY BUTTERCREAM
An easy cranberry jam lends its naturally pink hue and pleasantly tart flavor to this stunning cake. It's also tucked between the layers of a fluffy brown sugar buttermilk cake for an extra hit of cranberry and gorgeous color. You'll have enough jam for the buttercream and cake filling, plus some extra for your morning toast or oatmeal. This recipe might seem like a lot of steps, but you can also make and store the jam in the refrigerator up to about a week in advance. For best results and the fluffiest cake, make sure all of the cake ingredients are at room temperature before forging ahead.
Provided by Yossy Arefi
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Flour the pans and paper.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda into a large bowl. Combine the buttermilk and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, butter, oil and salt. Beat on medium-high until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Stop the mixer occasionally and scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing for about 20 seconds between each egg.
- Set mixer to low and alternate adding the dry and wet ingredients in three additions. Mix until a few spots of flour remain. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Using a rubber spatula, finish folding in the dry ingredients: Make sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to ensure the batter is evenly mixed.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans (about 2 2/3 cups per pan), smooth the tops and tap the pans on a countertop to release any large air bubbles. Bake cakes until golden and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans on a rack for 10 minutes, then use the tip of a knife to loosen the edges and carefully place them parchment-side down onto the rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the cranberry jam: Combine cranberries, sugar, 1/2 cup water, orange juice and zest, ginger and vanilla in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and cook until the cranberries have burst and juices are thick and jammy, about 5 minutes. Cool mixture to room temperature, then use an immersion blender or food processor to purée the mixture until smooth. Set aside. (You should have about 2 1/2 cups.)
- Make the buttercream: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg whites and sugar. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk continuously until the sugar has dissolved and mixture is hot to the touch, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Return the bowl to the stand mixer, and using the whisk attachment, beat the egg white mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form and both mixture and bowl are cool to the touch, about 10 minutes.
- Switch to the paddle attachment, and reduce the speed to medium. With the mixer running, add the butter a couple of tablespoons at a time and beat the buttercream until smooth and fluffy. During this step, the buttercream will likely break and look curdled: Turn up the speed on the mixer for a few seconds, and it will come back together. Continue until all the butter is incorporated, then add the vanilla and salt. Slowly add 1/2 cup cooled cranberry jam, and mix until well combined. If the buttercream is extremely soft or runny, refrigerate for about 10 minutes, then whip until smooth.
- Assemble the cake: If necessary, use a serrated knife to trim the cake layers so they are flat and even. Add a small spoonful of buttercream onto a cardboard cake round or serving plate, and place the first layer of cake, cut side up, on top.
- Spread about 3/4 cup buttercream on top of the cake. Spread about 1/4 cup cranberry jam over the buttercream. Be careful not to spread the jam all of the way to the edge so it doesn't spill out the sides. Place the second cake layer on top, and repeat with buttercream and jam. Place the final layer on top, cut side down, and spread the top and sides of the cake with a thin, even layer of buttercream. (Store leftover jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
- Refrigerate the cake until the buttercream is firm, about 30 minutes. Then spread the remaining buttercream in an even layer over the cake. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 828, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 401 milligrams, Sugar 69 grams, TransFat 2 grams
STICKY CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD
Sticky, spicy and full of cranberries, this gingerbread is perfect for the holidays. The recipe has been designed to make ahead, and will taste as good 2 days after baking as it does on the same day. (It will keep for 4 to 5 days.) To store it, wrap it well, stick it in the fridge and then bring to room temperature before serving. Whipped cream or crème fraîche, spiked with a little bourbon if you like, is nice on the side.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9-inch square or round baking pan with parchment.
- In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir together cranberries, granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Stir the cranberries over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and cranberries form a sauce that is syrupy and bubbling thickly, about 10 minutes. Aim to have about half the cranberries broken down, with the remainder more or less whole.
- In a separate saucepan, stir together the butter, brown sugar, milk, maple syrup and molasses over medium heat. Bring it to just barely a simmer and then remove it from the heat. Do not let it come to a boil, or the mixture may curdle.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, baking soda and black pepper. Beat in the butter-maple syrup mixture and then beat in the eggs. Stir in the ginger.
- Scrape the batter into the pan. Drop fat dollops of cranberry sauce onto the surface of the cake batter. Drag a long, slender knife through the batter in a swirly design, as if you are marbling a cake. Transfer the cake to the oven and bake it until the top is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire baking rack and let the cake cool completely before eating it.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 379, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 198 milligrams, Sugar 51 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh cranberries and grated ginger will give your gingerbread the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will make your gingerbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the Gingerbread in a Water Bath: This will help to keep the gingerbread moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Make the Brown Sugar Whipped Cream Ahead of Time: This will give the flavors time to meld. You can make it up to 2 days in advance.
Conclusion:
This cranberry gingerbread with brown sugar whipped cream is a delicious and festive holiday treat. It's perfect for serving at a Christmas party or gathering. The gingerbread is moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream is light and fluffy. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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