Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2008

OH SO GOOD!! I doubled the spices as others suggested and added a splash of oil to the batter. YUMMY!!

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2008

not too heavy, good with lemon sauce.

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This was a lovely dessert. I had read other reviews that said it was too dry, but it came out very moist and fluffy with out any additional oil or applesauce. I think the cooking time is too long, which might be what's causing the trouble. I found mine to be done after only 30 minutes.

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008

Pretty good, but not as flavorful as the gingerbread of my childhood--and I did increase the spices, used full-flavor molasses. Something's missing, and I prefer it less tall so will use a larger pan next time ... but I'm enjoying eating it, and hubby insists that it's not gingerbread. I's Ginger Cake! LOL!!!

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MAGMOM

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008

Awful, dry as a bone with no flavor. If the recipe needs as much attention as the reviewers say, than they shouldn't be giving it 5 stars. Submit a new recipe with the successful changes please.

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008

This is a 5 star recipe, but only if you reduce the cooking time. I'm so glad that I checked on the cake before an hour was up because after 45 minutes the bottom was a little darker than it should have been. I think that a more accurate cooking time would be about 35-40 minutes. It tastes great, but watch the cooking time for the best results.

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The Daycare Lady

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2008

Made these into cupcakes and put homemade cream cheese frosting on them. My husband hates gingerbread but loves these. Brought them to work and they're all gone already.

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2008

I liked this dessert; it reminded me of the gingerbread at a favorite tavern of mine. I doubled the spices and added a half-cup of applesauce for a little lightness. It cam out a little dry, so maybe more applesauce next time. I think I will pair this with a hard sauce next time.

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Joe Mahoney

	Cooking Level: Beginning Home Town: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA Living In: State College, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2007

This was great! I made 2 loaves. One was GF and it still tasted great!

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SPUNKYSIMONE

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA Living In: Hammond, Wisconsin, USA
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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2007

Turns out dry, I doubled the spices so the flavor was great, but it definitely needs that 1 cup of applesauce or less flour.

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Leenie050

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2007

This recipe was amazing, and this is coming from someone that has always hated gingerbread. Not only did it make the kitchen smell good - but with the tips from other reviews it was moist as well as full of flavor.

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2007

I loved this cake. I had to double the recipe to make it for brunch for work and after there was none left. The only substitutions I made was replacing the white sugar with brown sugar, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and adding just 1/4 cup of oil for extra moistness. It came out dense flavorful and moist. Will most def use this recipe again.

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Kiki1984

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

I made the following changes: Molasses substitution: 1/3 molasses, 1/3 brown sugar, 1/3 honey Added nutmeg, extra cinnamon by eye This was light, flavorful, yummy! I tripled the recipe. It made eighteen cupcakes, one 9 inch round cake, and one 4 inch cereal bowl cake. The cupcakes were frosted with white butter cream and topped with marshmallow snowmen from the Family Fun site. My son's Kindergarten class loved it, and the other cakes make good gifts for the secretaries and teachers.

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ROXYANNE

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2007

Yum! I made this as written, except I increased the cinnamon and ginger to 2tsp each, and added 1/2 cup pumpkin puree just after beating in the egg. The result was moist, light and flavourful! I served it to my family with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce. My brother has said he plans on finishing the cake tomorrow... he's probably not kidding, though there's more than half left!

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Torli

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2007

I thought this was really good, the amount of molasses was fine. If anything you could probably skimp a tiny bit on the sugar. I made mine into cupcakes,used paper liners and got 20 good size, took about 22min to bake...could've gotten 24 if you like flat top cupcakes. I decorated with a little rosette of cream cheese frosting and some cute gingerbread men sprinkles. My hubby and son loved them.

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2007

Sadly only giving 4 stars. I made this for a co-worker. I took the advice of others and doubled all spices, it was a bit much for her and her daughters, but the husband loved it. I have tried it 2 days later and I loved it. I used 3/4 cup molasses and 1/2 cup applesauce. It was very good and I will make again. Thanks!

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Jennifer

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2007

Very good...our friends, some of whom had never had gingerbread, and all our kids couldn't stop eating it. We added 3/4 cup applesauce and it came out quite light and cakey. Next time I will leave it out as I prefer dense gingerbread. An 11x7 pan and doubling the spices was perfect, and i am going to add some other spices next time for a more complex taste.

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2007

Great basic. I used a very dark molasses and doubled the ginger, cinnamon, and clove. I also added 1/2 cup of apple sauce. Rest as per recipe. Topped with warm applesauce and whipped cream.

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Sandy

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2007

This is such an easy recipe to follow and i really enjoyed the taste. I think i will double up the spices next time, but overall--what an amazing gingerbread. I wont hesitate to take it for parties.

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