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Terrific
cinnamony topping...
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CAKE: |
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2
cups |
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unsalted butter, at room temperature |
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1
cup |
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dark
brown sugar, firmly packed |
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1
cup |
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granulated sugar |
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2
tsp |
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vanilla extract |
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8
large |
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eggs |
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1½
tsp |
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ground ginger |
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2
tsp |
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ground cinnamon |
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1½
tsp |
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ground nutmeg |
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½
tsp |
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ground cloves |
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1
tsp |
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baking soda |
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1
tsp |
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baking powder |
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2
tsp |
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salt |
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3
cups |
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flour |
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powdered sugar for dusting
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CREAM: |
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1
cup |
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heavy whipping cream |
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2
Tbs |
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powdered sugar |
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¼
tsp |
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ground cinnamon |
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1 |
Preheat oven
to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10 cup ring mold pan,
and set aside. |
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2 |
In the bowl
of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle
attachment, cream butter and sugars on medium
speed until light and fluffy, 2-4 minutes. Add
the vanilla and mix. Add the eggs, one at a
time, mixing well after each addition. |
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In a large
bowl, sift together ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg,
cloves, baking soda, baking powder, salt and
flour. Gradually add the flour mixture to the
butter mixture, and mix on low speed just until
the flour has been incorporated. Pour batter
into prepared pan, and smooth the top with
spatula. |
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Bake until a
cake tester inserted into the middle comes out
clean, 50-55 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire
rack to cool completely. Invert onto a serving
platter and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with
a dollop of cinnamon cream. |
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To prepare
cream: Place heavy cream, sugar and cinnamon in
a chilled medium bowl. Using a whisk, whip cream
until soft peaks form. Cover with plastic and
refrigerate until ready to use. |
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Servings: 12 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Martha Stewart
recommends the 10-cup Kugelhopf ring mold pan. |
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Recipe Source |
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Martha Stewart
Living |
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