Anna Olson's Best Gingerbread Recipes to Bake This Winter
Gingerbread is the treat we look forward to all year. Filled with a warming combination of spices like cinnamon, allspice and of course, fresh ginger, it's the perfect way to celebrate this chilly season. Whether you prefer soft cookies, mouthwatering puddings or chocolate cake, Anna Olson has devised the perfect gingerbread recipes that'll satisfy your seasonal cravings.
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Basic Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
<p>A Canadian Christmas must-have, these aromatic cookies get their warmth from ground ginger, allspice and cinnamon.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/basic-gingerbread-cut-out-cookies/12839/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson's Basic Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies</strong></a></p> -
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Brown Butter Cranberry Gingerbread Cakes
<p>These individual cakes are a little on the fancier side, but so worth it. The components—including a mouthwatering brown butter caramel sauce—can also be made ahead until ready to bake and serve.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brown-butter-cranberry-gingerbread-cakes-with-brown-butter-caramel-sauce/12704/"><strong>Anna Olson’s Brown Butter Cranberry Gingerbread Cakes</strong></a></p> -
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Chocolate Spice Gingerbread House Cake
<p>There’s a secret behind this gingerbread house. Instead of being a hollow house, this treat is filled with a sumptuous, spiced chocolate cake. See here for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/anna-olson-best-chocolate-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anna Olson's best chocolate recipes ever</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-spice-gingerbread-house-cake/20996/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anna Olson’s Chocolate Spice Gingerbread House Cake</a></strong></p> -
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Pumpkin Gingerbread Pudding
<p>This is everything you love about <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/best-pumpkin-pie-recipes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pumpkin pie</a> without having to make pastry. A quick bread forms the base of this dessert, while the warming spices of gingerbread are folded into the custard. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pumpkin-gingerbread-pudding/16799/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson’s Pumpkin Gingerbread Pudding</strong></a></p> -
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Gingerbread Placecard Tags
<p>Forget the paper and make these amazing edible placecard tags for your next dinner party!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/gingerbread-placecard-tags/12842/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson's Gingerbread Placecard Tags</strong></a></p> -
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Elegant Gingerbread Layer Cake with Raspberries and Lemon Buttercream Frosting
<p>Layers of spiced gingerbread, sweet and tart lemon <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-big-bake/blog/anna-olsons-cake-decorating-ideas-for-swiss-italian-and-french-buttercream/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buttercream frosting</a>, and juicy raspberries create this elegant dessert that’s bound to impress any guest! Top with a layer of frosting and a circle of fresh raspberries.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/elegant-gingerbread-layer-cake-with-raspberries-and-lemon-buttercream-frosting/12841/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson's Elegant Gingerbread Layer Cake with Raspberries and Lemon Buttercream Frosting</strong></a></p> -
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Warm Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Cakes
<p>These individual flourless desserts are similar to a molten centre cake, but better. Tender gingerbread cookie encases a rich chocolate filling that, when baked and served warm, surprises each guest when they break through the crisp, cookie exterior.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/warm-chocolate-gingerbread-cookie-cakes/19233/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson’s Warm Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Cakes</strong></a></p> -
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Classic Gingerbread Cake
<p>Light, moist and bursting with ginger flavour, this classic gingerbread cake is the perfect holiday treat. Dust with icing sugar and serve with a dollop of whipped cream for a finishing touch.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/classic-gingerbread-cake/12840/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson’s Classic Gingerbread Cake</strong></a></p>