Best Gingerbread Loaf

by SandraWidick // December 8, 2022 // Comments off

I was not a fan of gingerbread flavor, but I changed my mind after I made this delicious cake that screams Christmas in every bite! Texas is starting to cool off (a bit, not much really) and it has... Continue reading →

White Chocolate Bourbon Gingerbread Bars

by SandraWidick // December 21, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Monday! When my friends at Four Roses asked me if I wanted to be part of their holiday collab, I said YES! We always have Four Roses Bourbon at home and I love baking with it. This recipe is... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Flan

by SandraWidick // December 15, 2020 // Comments off

Flan is one of the most popular desserts in Latin America and because Christmas is just around the corner, I decided to bake a flan packed with spices, perfect for the holiday season. The caramel AND custard have spices like... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // November 30, 2020 // Comments off

I love coffee and sometimes I try to re-create my favorite coffee drinks into cupcakes or cakes. Gingerbread latte was a very popular Starbucks holiday drink that was sold a couple of years ago but for some reason they don’t... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

by SandraWidick // November 23, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Monday! Here is a new recipe for my cookie lovers. These gingerbread cookies are different because they have a crackle cookie effect on top which is made with powdered sugar. Let’s start with the recipe and don’t forget to... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Muffins

by SandraWidick // November 9, 2020 // Comments off

It has been really cold here in Northern California and all I can think of is wearing fuzzy socks, Christmas decorations, gingerbread and peppermint mocha lattes. Also, I’m feeling a little homesick. My plan this year was to travel to... Continue reading →

Orange Ginger Loaf

by SandraWidick // October 15, 2020 // Comments off

My husband is a fan of chocolate, orange and ginger combo so I decided to bake something special for him. Here is a delicious recipe for a soft quick bread that is packed with fresh orange juice, zest and crystallized... Continue reading →

Spice Cake with Lemon Icing

by SandraWidick // September 24, 2020 // Comments off

This is a lighter style of spice cake, made with maple syrup and granulated sugar. This cake is great if you want something spicy but not too rich or heavy. The dried blueberries and tiny bits of crystallized ginger are... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // December 19, 2018 // Comments off

Happy Wednesday!! Christmas is just around the corner and I’m still trying to figure out the menu for that day. I think we’re going to stop by Costco tomorrow so we can choose the meat for our Christmas lunch with... Continue reading →

German Lebküchen

by SandraWidick // December 3, 2018 // Comments off

Happy Monday! I’m all about Christmas cookies right now! Today, I’m showing you how to make one type of German gingerbread cookies (German Lebküchen) , “Nurnberger Lebkuchen”. I was a little bit confused about the gingerbread spice that is typically... Continue reading →

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Best Gingerbread Loaf

White Chocolate Bourbon Gingerbread Bars

Gingerbread Flan

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

Gingerbread Muffins

Orange Ginger Loaf

Spice Cake with Lemon Icing

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

German Lebküchen