Toffee Gingerbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This toffee gingerbread recipe is one of my absolute favorites to make when I want something impressive but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have a stunning dessert ready before dinner. The star ingredient is fresh ginger, which not only adds warmth and spice but also aids digestion and reduces inflammation. Combined with cinnamon, nutmeg, and those irresistible toffee bits melted throughout, every bite tastes like a gourmet treat. Best part? The ingredients are simple pantry staples, making this budget friendly and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 500 gsugar
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 3eggs
- 50 gginger
- 10 gnutmeg
- 5 gsalt
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gbaking soda
- 10 gcinnamon
- 200 gtoffee bits
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an 18x18cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a digital thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- 2
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 3
Mix in ginger, nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in flour, baking soda, and toffee bits.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter to prevent toughening the gingerbread.
- 4
Melt dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Let the chocolate cool slightly before folding it into the gingerbread batter.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top. Drizzle melted chocolate over the gingerbread.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a decorative border, if desired.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool in the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Let the gingerbread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Tip: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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