AstroGourmet Recipe of the Week: December 5-11

Astrology-based dishes may bring about optimal bliss. Depending on the planetary alignment, the Sun and the Moon, we can prepare delicious recipes to help the capriciousness of the Stars! 

For the week of December 5-11, here is my Wakey-Wakey Gingerbread with Vanilla Frosting. This may be the week when we may have to confront some of our realities, a wake up call of sorts. Knowing where we stand or opening our eyes to finally see what the situation is maybe a little daunting but it is also a good thing.  Knowlegde can help us to make better decisions. While we may not like what we see in our present, isn't it better to know where we stand in regards to our personal life, our jobs, relationships, our dreams? Knowing is like investing in the future with a clear vision; a clear vision brings about clear results. Thus, wake up and have a slice of ging

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Wakey-Wakey Gingerbread with Vanilla Cream

• 1 egg
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup molasses
• ½  cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½  teaspoon ground cloves
• ⅛ teaspoon curry powered
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot coffee

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a loaf pan.

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the oil and molasses.

In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and curry powder. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot coffee. Pour into the prepared pan.

Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.

Vanilla Cream Frosting

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon  pure vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons milk

In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.  Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a soft cream. Spreak over the cooled gingerbread loaf. Slice the loaf and serve.