German Christmas Gingerbread Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 29, 2006

My husband and kids loved this bread! I substituted applesauce for the butter and egg beaters for the eggs, it was just delicious! I also cooked it in two loaf pans, so I'd be able to share!

—LYNDSAYB

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 13, 2007

I followed this recipe completely, except no orange liqueur available to use. Prepped the pan, but the cake baked unevenly (dry on outside, still uncooked inside), and it fell apart when I tried to remove it from the pan. Flavor just okay. The raisins and nuts did not help the flavor. What did I do wrong???

—njoydel

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19 Ratings

Dec 11, 2005

We weren't sure to use dark or light brown sugar. We chose light and it turned out great! We put a bit of whipping cream on when we served it.

—Lisa

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Dec 23, 2007

Spactacular recipe! I didn't change anything except for not adding the almonds. This tastes excellent just the way it is. I took it to my son's preschool for a special snack and it was loved! I am making it again for Christmas right now. Only note I have to leave is that I used loaf pans and it definitely makes more than two! It overflowed all over, so now I am making it into four loaves, two cups of batter each. We'll see how it turns out!

—HOOSIERENVY

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Oct 17, 2003

One word, delicious! I really like spicy cakes like this one!

—EILEEN B. K.

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Dec 18, 2006

This is delicous! Beware that the batter makes very big loaves; I split it into two pans.

—MICH26

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Dec 13, 2008

My kids could not get enough!!! Thank you for sharing. Don't open the door (or in my case don't let the kids roam the kitchen) of the oven before it's done, otherwise it goes down just like a cake.

—Vero

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Dec 23, 2003

I made this for friends and family last Christmas (2002) and rave reviews wer returned. This tasty bread does not last for long!!!

—IWANNAWATERSKI

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Nutrition

Calories
453 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
66.3 g
21%

Cholesterol
76 mg
25%

Fat
19.3 g
30%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
6 g
12%

Sodium
235 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

German Christmas Gingerbread

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 453
Calories from Fat: 173

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.3g 30 %
Saturated Fat 9.8g 49 %
Cholesterol 76mg 25 %
Sodium 235mg 9 %
** Potassium 255mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 66.3g 21 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 6g 12 %
Sugars 46.3g
** Vitamin A 10 %
** Vitamin C 7 %
** Calcium 18 %
** Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.