Polish cuisine
Piernik (Polish gingerbread)
Indulge in the rich, molasses depth of Polish Piernik, a gingerbread that dances on your taste buds without compromising on health.
Polish Piernik is a traditional dessert with a deep, spicy kick from ginger and warm spices. Its dense yet moist texture makes it perfect for those seeking a gluten-free treat that won't spike blood sugar levels. Serve it with a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream or a cup of herbal tea.
Method
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Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line the base and sides of a deep 20cm cake tin with baking parchment. Put the honey, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and cook over a medium heat until fully melted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Put the flour and spices in a large bowl and mix everything together.
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step 2
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Once the liquid ingredients have cooled, whisk in the eggs. Pour over the dry ingredients, whisking them together to form a smooth batter – be careful not to overmix as this can lead to a dry cake. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 50-55 mins or until risen and a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 mins before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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step 3
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Once cooled, use a large serrated knife to slice the cake into 3 layers. Spread the jam across the 2 bottom cake layers, then reassemble the cake and set aside while you make the glaze. Put the cream, chocolate and honey in a medium pan and cook over a low-medium heat until the chocolate is melted and you have a smooth, pourable mixture. Put the cake on a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking tray and pour over the glaze, making sure to cover the entire cake. Use a fish slice to carefully transfer the cake to a serving plate and allow the glaze to set. To decorate, dust with a little edible gold powder, if you like. Uniced, this cake will keep for up to 5 days. Once iced, enjoy within 3 days – just keep in the fridge, but remove before serving and eat at room temperature.
FAQ
Is «Piernik (Polish gingerbread)» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Piernik (Polish gingerbread)»?
One serving has 1184 kcal, 189.2 g carbs, 15.2 g protein and 42.3 g fat. The recipe makes 5 servings.
Is «Piernik (Polish gingerbread)» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
High carb load. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.