Scottish Gingerbread Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 29, 2004

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!

—DFM1

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 11, 2008

I had high hopes for this, and the house DID smell wonderful as it baked.... I was skeptical about the whole wheat flour, but followed the recipe, it has a great taste, but I don't like the grainy texture from the wheat flour, I may use all white flour and try it again. I don't rate recipes I have rewritten and changed, and folks who like wheat flour better than I may like this better than I, but it kind of ruined it for me.

—Peggy

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10 Ratings

Dec 24, 2009

This is a really great recipe. It's a great contrast to all of the overly sweet desserts that pop up around the holidays. It's still sweet, of course, but in a much more hearty way. One change I made was to cook it in a bundt pan, which made it much more aesthetically pleasing and fun. It does take slightly longer to cook this way, however, so trust the toothpick!

—Wendy

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Oct 12, 2010

I made this for my Scots-Irish dad, who is not a fan of super-sweet, super-rich desserts, and he enjoyed this gingerbread a lot. For my younger siblings, I put a dollop of Maple Cream Cheese frosting (from this website) on a few slices of gingerbread, and they loved it. I made this gingerbread with a thick, dark, home-brewed stout, which went really well with the recipe. My only modifications: I left out the orange peel and almonds, and doubled the raisins.

—RACHAELG

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Oct 26, 2008

I omitted the nuts, and doubled the candied fruit. This will make a great Christmas gingerbread! By cutting the recipe in half and baking in the 9x13 pan, these were like Hermit bar cookies, and I love those, too!

—sueb

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Nov 08, 2010

I've been searching for a recipe for gingerbread like the one my Scottish grandma used to make so I was excited to find this one and try it out. Sadly, it just wasn't like the traditional gingerbread I grew up with. I don't remember having raisins, orange peel or almonds in ours. I might try it again, omitting these 3 ingredients and see if it tastes more authentic. But as it stands, this one didn't work for me.

—ahanney

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Dec 16, 2012

De-LIGHT-ful! A delicious cake melding all of the holiday flavors and aromas. It was airy and dense at the same time, it's hard to describe. The flavor was subtle, I may use a heavier hand with the spices next time. Also, I may serve smaller pieces next time or add a frosting (a maple nut was suggested in another review). For the beer, I used Blue Moon. It was quick and easy. I will be making it again. Thank you Carol!

—BAHarvie

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Nutrition

Calories
298 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
43.1 g
14%

Cholesterol
51 mg
17%

Fat
12.5 g
19%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
4.5 g
9%

Sodium
157 mg
6%

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

Nutritional Information

Scottish Gingerbread

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 298
Calories from Fat: 113

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.5g 19 %
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 51mg 17 %
Sodium 157mg 6 %
Potassium 329mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 43.1g 14 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 4.5g 9 %
** Sugars 15.8g
** Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 21 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 22 %
** Folate 18 %

* 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.