Starbucks Gingerbread

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

Please note I have not tried this as yet and I really prefer posting recipes that I try firstly but this was submitted for a request on the boards. I am not claiming it to be the *real* Starbuck's gingerbread, but it may be very close. There was no mention as to what size pan to bake it in so use your own judgment. I assume by the amount of ingredients an 8x8, 9x9 or an 11x7-inch pan would work fine.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 orange, zest of
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (I would use 1 teaspoon)
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon coleman's mustard powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon minced candied ginger

Directions:

1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl cream butter with sugars and vanilla until fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs, orange zest and fresh minced ginger, water and applesauce until well combined.
4. In a bowl sift together flour with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mustard powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed ingredients and beat until combined.
5. Mix in the candied ginger.
6. Pour into a well greased baking dish and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done.

Reviews

[PaulaG]

Starbuck's or not this gingerbread is amazing. Other than making a reduced recipe, the only change I made was to use Baking Spice Blend Mix for the spices. Something that I am sure to repeat. Made for the Photo Forums *Moan and Groan Over Best Comfort Food*