Gingerbread with grand marnier fruit salad recipe

Gingerbread with Grand Marnier Fruit Salad recipe

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This delightful recipe combines the warm and spicy flavors of gingerbread with a refreshing twist of Grand Marnier fruit salad. The rich and moist gingerbread perfectly complements the vibrant and citrusy flavors of the fruit salad, creating a harmonious balance of taste and texture. The addition of Grand Marnier adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to this classic dessert. Whether served as a holiday treat or a special occasion dessert, this gingerbread with Grand Marnier fruit salad recipe is sure to impress your guests.

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Gingerbread with grand marnier fruit salad recipe details

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Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

8 Tablespoons butter

1/2 cup molasses

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

3 eggs

1 Tablespoon lemon zest

4 Tablespoons powdered sugar

Grand Marnier Fruit Salad:

2 red plums, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

2 peaches, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

6 ounces strawberries

1/2 orange, juiced

2 Tablespoons Grand Marnier

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 x 4 x 2-1/2 inch pan. Line with waxed paper and butter the paper. Sprinkle with flour and shake out excess.

Combine butter, molasses, honey, and brown sugar in electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time, then add sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Fold into mixture.

Spread batter into baking pan and cook 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a toothpick to check if center is done. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. Slice into 1/2-inch pieces and top with fruit salad and a pinch of powdered sugar.

Serves:8 to 10