GINGERBREAD LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND CANDIED PISTACHIOS
Categories Cake Beer Dairy Ginger Nut Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Cream Cheese Pistachio Spice Fall Molasses Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour three 8-inch-diameter cake pans. Bring stout and molasses to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Let stand 1 hour to cool completely.
- Whisk flour and next 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk eggs and both sugars in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in oil, then stout mixture. Gradually whisk stout-egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir in fresh ginger.
- Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake until tester inserted into centers of cakes comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks; cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap each cake separately in plastic and keep at room temperature.)
- For candied pistachios:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Mix pistachios and corn syrup in medium bowl. Add sugar and toss to coat. Working quickly so sugar doesn't melt, spread pistachios on prepared baking sheet. Bake until pistachios are pale golden, about 8 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
- For cream cheese frosting:
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, and orange peel in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Chill frosting 30 minutes.
- Place 1 cake layer, rounded side up, on platter. Spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up, then spread 3/4 cup frosting over. Top with third cake layer, flat side up. Spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Sprinkle top of cake with candied pistachios. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.) Cut cake into wedges and serve.
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shar ali
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The gingerbread layers were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of crunch and made the cake look extra special.
Rainbow Redbull
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my holiday party! The gingerbread layers were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of crunch and made the cake look extra special.
Aliyan Khan
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The gingerbread layers were moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was rich and creamy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of crunch and made the cake look extra special.
msaif ullah
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The gingerbread layers were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was rich and creamy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of elegance and made
zahid abbas
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully! The gingerbread layers were moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was smooth and creamy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of color and crunch.
Raza B
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The gingerbread layers were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of crunch and made the cake look extra special.
Allee garba Abdulkareem
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my holiday party! The gingerbread layers were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of crunch and made the cake look extra special.
Sharen Schoeman
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The gingerbread layers were moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was rich and creamy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of crunch and made the cake look extra special.
Riley Mckay
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The gingerbread layers were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was smooth and creamy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of elegance and mad
Karishma Shakya
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this cake was amazing! The gingerbread layers were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of crunch and made t
kreideprinz
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully! The gingerbread layers were moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was smooth and creamy. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of color and crunch. I would definitely make this cake
hugo soto
[email protected]I made this cake for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the gingerbread layers and the cream cheese frosting was a perfect match. The candied pistachios added a nice touch of elegance and made the cake look e
Gooogle Thapaliaya
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The gingerbread layers were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I loved the addition of the candied pistachios, which added a nice crunch and extra flavor. I would definit