1/2/12

quick and easy chocolate-gingerbread

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As in very quick and easy. As in the fastest quick bread I've ever made 'quick & easy'.
I probably should have posted this a while back for the holiday season. And I think Trader Joe's will stop carrying this for the season soon.
But saw these photos sitting in the archives and said "why not post it--someone out there will dig it".
Remember what I did with the gingerbread mix last year? The gingerbread cupcakes with white chocolate ganache frosting? Tres fab.
Did you also know that I made a batch of waffles with this box mix too? Pretty good. No photos on that one. If you do try it, use fresh whipped cream, not syrup--you already knew that didn't you?

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Easy peasy. Follow box directions, pour in 1/2 the batter into greased loaf pan, put down as much or as little chocolate as you like, then pour remaining batter on top and bake according to box directions.

26 comments:

  1. Eliana1/3/12, 11:29 AM

    Hmmm - looks sinfully delicious. Just like you mama :)

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  2. Unknown1/3/12, 11:33 AM

    I've never been a gingerbread fan. But now I know what the problem was - there wasn't chocolate! This looks incredible with the melty chocolate in the middle.

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  3. lynn1/3/12, 11:48 AM

    girl we think alike! i was almost gonna do this the other day but i added chai tea to the water instead!!!

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  4. Erica1/3/12, 12:43 PM

    Brilliant! Love TJs mixes- they are seriously delicious. And chocolate goes well with all sweets :)

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  5. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga1/3/12, 1:22 PM

    ive had that mix in my hands umpteen timex and never bought it. now, i should.

    i just posted about how my tj's is out of cookie butter spread...oh, the horrors !

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  6. Cat1/3/12, 1:38 PM

    Oooh, those look yummy! You continue to inspire me! Great new look on the website, too! Happy New Year!

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  7. Unknown1/3/12, 5:01 PM

    that extra layer of chocolate? totally putting me over the edge :)

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  8. Elizabeth1/3/12, 5:11 PM

    Wow. This looks amazing!

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  9. Mercedes1/3/12, 5:18 PM

    Wow, great idea! I usually don't use mixes, but this one I would try!

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  10. Heather Baird1/3/12, 5:33 PM

    As in the best freakin' gingerbread I've ever seen!! Yum!

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  11. beti1/3/12, 6:18 PM

    the chocolate in the middle looks divine! I wouldn't mind eating it all by myself :)

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  12. Savoring Italy1/3/12, 6:56 PM

    I love making gingerbread on these cold days. This looks just delightful!:)(P.s:love new look to your blog-it rocks!)

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  13. Tangled Noodle1/3/12, 7:05 PM

    Waah! I've said it before and I'll whine it again - I miss Trader Joe's! It's just as well, given how easy it is to make this scrumptious cake - a very dangerous proposition given recent holiday eating events.

    What other goodies are hiding in your photo archives? ;-)

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  14. Joanne1/3/12, 9:06 PM

    I'm just going to put fresh whipped cream on my waffles instead of syrup from now on. It really seems like the right thing to do.

    As does making this ASAP. Get me to a trader joe's!

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  15. Katrina1/4/12, 12:59 AM

    I LOVE chocolate and gingerbread! This looks de-lish!

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  16. Valérie (France)1/4/12, 5:22 AM

    Un régal toute en pureté
    Je te souhaite un beau mercredi

    Valérie.

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  17. Jan Bennett1/4/12, 5:49 AM

    I love gingerbread and yours looks so good! Fantastic pictures as always x

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  18. Leslie1/4/12, 10:43 AM

    Ohhh yeah baby..I am loving the chocolate center.

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  19. Esi1/4/12, 9:18 PM

    I want that chocolate layer! I was going to do a chocolate gingerbread recently, but I have no time!

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  20. Pam1/4/12, 11:14 PM

    Love it! Quick, simple, and decadent! Nicely done my friend.

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  21. Rosa's Yummy Yums1/5/12, 6:56 AM

    It looks really decadent! What a divine gingerbread.

    Happy New Year!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  22. kat1/5/12, 10:32 AM

    Oh my, super simple!

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  23. The Egg1/5/12, 1:37 PM

    ooooooooooooh my god. these look amazing! great photos too :)

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  24. Delishhh1/5/12, 2:46 PM

    just brilliant - and i have no idea of who said you can;t have gingerbread all year around i love it!

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  25. grace1/5/12, 7:08 PM

    that's what i call a delicious idea, dawn--the cross-section looks simply sensational!

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  26. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets1/6/12, 5:37 PM

    I want to try this..and I'm not even a fan of gingerbread! What a great idea! I love it :)

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