Lemon Swirl Gingerbread Recipe

Delight your senses this holiday season with our irresistible Lemon Swirl Gingerbread! This festive twist on a classic combines the warm spice of gingerbread with the bright zing of lemon for a truly unforgettable treat. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, this recipe is guaranteed to be a holiday hit.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 237.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Swirl Gingerbread

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How to Make Lemon Swirl Gingerbread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 large egg until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in 1/2 cup lemon curd.
  4. In a separate large bowl, prepare your favorite gingerbread mix according to package directions (usually adding water, oil and egg).
  5. Pour half of the gingerbread batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Spoon the lemon cream cheese mixture evenly over the gingerbread batter.
  7. Pour the remaining gingerbread batter over the lemon mixture.
  8. Using a knife or toothpick, gently swirl the batter to create a marble effect, bringing some lemon mixture to the surface.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once completely cool, dust generously with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

27g

Carbs

10g