Grown-Up Gingerbread Cake With Orange Mascarpone Cream Recipe

Name: Grown-Up Gingerbread Cake With Orange Mascarpone Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup dark molasses; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup boiling water; Orange Mascarpone Cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup boiling water
Orange Mascarpone Cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0; spray a 9-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
3
Add eggs, molasses, butter and oil to flour mixture and whisk until blended and smooth.
4
Whisk in boiling water until just blended (batter will be thin).
5
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
6
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a pick comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
7
Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
8
Serve at room temperature with a dollop of Orange Mascarpone Cream.
9
Orange Mascarpone Cream-in a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat powdered sugar, mascarpone, cream, orange zest and orange juice until soft peaks form.

1627

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Grown-Up Gingerbread Cake With Orange Mascarpone Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grown-Up Gingerbread Cake With Orange Mascarpone Cream

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