Gingerbread with Spiced Creme Anglaise

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first time making gingerbread so tried this recipe and i give it a two thumbs up. my dad asked for some so i made it for him and he rated me a 98 so thats means that this is a keeper. thanks Emeril you made my day and my dads

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Fantastic flavor...the cake was extraordinarily moist and the creme anglaise was a great compliment. This will be a new standard in my home.

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This is a fantastic recipe and so easy to prepare. The result is moist and delicious. And folks, that is plain, without the cream. I'm going to do fresh whipped cream as a topping to serve with dinner tonight. Make this now!!

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I really don't get what people saw in this. The cake is EXTREMELY dry for a gingerbread, and the volume of spices for this volume of batter is seriously lacking. The spiced need to be doubled at least for this size of cake, and I would add some applesauce or oil to prevent it from being so dry. There are far better recipes out there for gingerbread.

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I needed to get away from the boxed mix merry~go~round.Chef Lagasse has the Best.Not too many Ingredients that will not be used for a year either.This is simplicity@its Best.Great Flavours combine for a not overly Spicy Gingerbread.Since we have this Year around,Finally not Stocking Up during Holidays!Can't use the Stout so that is not an issue.Personally,wouldn't know why I would miss anyway.The resident foodies on FN. steer me right where I belonged All Along.Lives up to a true Best of Gingerbread!Exceeds my expectations.Mixes?Done with them,thanks to Chef&Reviewers...Thanks!

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This gingerbread recipe is the best I've ever tasted. It's moist, with excellent ginger flavor that isn't overpowering. The spices blend for perfect balance. I was a little worried about the Guinness, but knew the moment I opened it that it would be a perfect complement to the molasses. Now my house smells like heaven and I have angels dancing on my tongue! It's oh-so-good with a fresh-brewed cup of coffee. This will become a holiday staple in my house, and will be packaged as gifts for my kids' teachers this year.

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OMG - I'm in a gingerbread coma! This was fabulous. I'm VERY picky about my gingerbread and had cobbled together my own recipe that had fresh grated ginger, ground ginger, and crystallized ginger. Emeril's was better and easier to make. It was like an explosion of spicy goodness in my mouth. The texture was a perfect balance between moist but not that heavy, almost greasy texture that some cakes have. The Guinness punched up the flavor and added to that lovely, dark caramel color that I love about Gingerbread. The Creme Anglaise is a wonderful compliment and also adds yummy, spicy taste. When I try out a new recipe I usually follow it exactly, and then change it up to suit my personal tastes when I make it again. I don't need to change a thing, it is perfect as it is. Thanks Emeril, this recipe is a keeper!!!

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I forgot that I had already made this recipe, but as soon as I made the Creme Anglaise I knew. The gingerbread is very good, and the sauce is probably too if I could make it thicker. Both times the Creme was thinner than it should have been and I followed the recipe exactly. So for all of you who made it perfectly--congrats but I give up!

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i have died and gone to gingerbread heaven! i am a bit of a gingerbread snob and this recipe is absolutely perfect--thanks emeril! the spiced creme anglaise sets this moist & tasty cake over the top. it really is a must. i have served the creme anglaise 2 ways:
1. i transported to a large thanksgiving dinner -made the cake in mini cupcake pans so guests could have more than one dessert- and chilled the creme anglaise. it was like cold whipped cream only better!
2. this past thanksgiving when serving at my home i served the cake warm with warm creme anglaise drizzled over each piece. this is a family favorite for many years to come. thank you again emeril!

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OMG! I happened upon this recipe trying to satisfy my husbands need for gingerbread during the holiday. His grandmother used to make him gingerbread as a boy, and gingerbread was all he wanted for Christmas. The addition of the stout just took the flavors to a whole different level. This bread is simply delicious and will remain a seasonal treat in my home for years to come.