This is a very spicy gingerbread that I always make at Christmas. I baked
one today, although I usually bake it at least a day earlier and seal it
well for a day or two before serving.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Rich Spicy Gingerbread With Lemon Frosting

Recipe By : Wayne Boatwright
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes, Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Gingerbread
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter -- Melted
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Unsulphered Molasses
1 each Egg
2 1/4 Cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger
2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Allspice
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cardamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
1 Teaspoon Orange Zest
1 cup Boiling Water

Lemon Frosting
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter -- Melted
1 1/2 Cups Confectioner's Sugar -- Approximately
3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine all dry ingredients and orange zest in medium bowl and blend well
with whisk. Set aside.

In mixer bowl, combine melted butter, sugar and molasses. Beat on low
speed until well combined.

Add egg to mixture and beat on low speed until mixture is smooth.

Add dry ingredients to mixer bowl alternatively with boiling water, mixing
until just combined.

Bake in greased 9-inch square pan 35-40 minutes, or until firm to touch and
toothpick inserted in middle of cake comes out clean. Cool to room
temperature.

For frosting, combine melted butter and half of the confectioner's sugar.
Begin beating on low speed while adding lemon juice. Add enough of the
remaining confectioner's sugar to form a thin, very soft frosting. Spread
evenly over gingerbread and allow to set before cutting.

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Wayne Boatwright
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Date: Wednesday, 12(XII)/24(XXIV)/08(MMVIII)
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Today is: Christmas Eve
Countdown till Christmas Day
8hrs 10mins
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'Try to get back on topic,' he said moderately.
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