GINGERBREAD WITH LIME CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Gingerbread with Lime Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 11x7-in. baking dish., Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg, molasses, water and ginger. In another bowl, whisk together flour, spices, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Transfer to prepared dish., Beat cream cheese, lime zest, lime juice and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until blended; cover and reserve 3/4 cup mixture for frosting. Drop remaining mixture by tablespoonfuls over batter; cut through batter with a knife to blend slightly (mixture will not swirl)., Bake until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Spread with frosting; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

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