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Dark Chocolate–Orange Gingerbread Cake

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A dark chocolateorange glazed gingerbread cake.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Luciana Lamboy, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams

This dessert presents the glorious complexity and contrast of flavors in gingerbread in the form of a delightfully springy cake that you can mix entirely by hand. The orange zest serves as a bright link, marrying the spices in the cake to the shiny chocolate glaze above. Throw out the cake rule book and mix the batter here with vigor; it will ensure an even and structured crumb.

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