Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2011

I made this cake as the recipe states, with one exception. I only had dark molasses, so I replaced about 1/3 of the amount with clear Karo corn syrup. I thought this cake tasted good, but did not have the pronounced ginger flavor I wanted and I thought that it was just a little on the dry side. I served it with a vanilla custard sauce (I just used 1/2 my homemade vanilla pudding recipe and added more milk)which made up for the dryness. I think that more powdered ginger (or a little fresh) and maybe the addition of a little bit of yogurt or sour cream (1/4 C.?) would bring this up to 5 stars.

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WeezaG

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Spring City, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2011

This is the perfect classic gingerbread recipe. I too doubled the spice based on personal preference. It makes a smooth, rich, mollasses-y batter (which I ate way too much of raw!) and an even more delicious cake. I served warm with homemade whipped cream. Christmas on a plate! Side note: this is probably much easier to make if you have a kitchen aid. It wouldn't be impossible with a handmixer, just labor intensive.

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jedigurl

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2010

I read many of the reviews and decided to try this cake exactly as it appears. And I'm glad I did. It is just what I wanted. I thought the texture was great as well as the taste. Mine was not dry at all. I don't think I would have liked it if I'd doubled the spices.

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Sharon

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2010

This was so delicious and Christmasy! I frosted mine with a lemon butter cream, it was a big hit!

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sweet_cuppin_cakes

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Orem, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2010

Good stuff (with my modifications). I doubled the ginger and cinnamon, added a half-teaspoon of nutmeg and a quarter-teaspoon of cayenne, substituted hot brewed coffee for the water, and sprinkled the batter with diced candied ginger. Yes, it is a little "cakey," but very moist and VERY flavorful. Thanks!

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HSILCOX

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Kennedyville, Maryland, USA

Living In: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2010

I made this for the first time and thought the flavor was great. It was a bit dry but I will add more water next time and cook it in a different pan (not a bundt). I melted milk chocolate chips and put them on top after it came out of the oven.

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cheryl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2010

This was absolutely delicious and very moist! I doubled the spices as recommended by some viewers. Thank you for this very yummy recipe.

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Celestie

Reviewed: May 25, 2010

This was ok. It was hard to mix as I dont have a mixer. It was pretty plain without a topping. It could be that I just dont remember gingerbread like this.

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Laniee

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Home Town: Castro Valley, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2009

Perfectly moist and light and fluffy and wonderful with a slightly chewy crust (I like the corners). The kids all raved on this. I added twice the ginger as I like it that way. Really a lot better than I expected. One of the best quick cakes I've ever made. No more brownies for us! **Note** I'm coming back to update my review. I just read the other reviews that talk about this cake being dry. I don't understand that. Perhaps they missed adding the water? Maybe they're cooking it too long? This truly is so moist that it is really a cake, not a bread. I've made it repeatedly and it's great every time.

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GingerBlue

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2008

I give this 5 stars because my bf loves this stuff. I think it needs a bit more spice. I make the lemon sauce from the gingerbread with lemon sauce recipe (posted on this website as well)

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