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Scottish Gingerbread

SUBMITTED BY: Carol

"This gingerbread differs from our own North American one although both have European origins."
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup diced candied orange peel
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Stir together the flours, spices, and baking soda.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar and molasses. Beat in the eggs, then the beer. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the raisins, orange peel, and almonds. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Transfer to a rack to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2004 by DFM1
A really good recipe! I did make it without the orange peel, however. The beer gives it a nice lift & airy texture. Even the 3 -yr old liked it!

7 users found this review helpful


 
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 295

  • Total Fat: 12.6g
  • Cholesterol: 51mg
  • Sodium: 188mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
  • Protein: 4.4g

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