Spiced Gingerbread

Preparation

1. Step 1

   1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

   Step 2

   2. Grease and flour a bundt pan or an 8x8 pan.

   Step 3

   3. In a standing mixer or large mixing bowl, beat eggs.

   Step 4

   4. Add molasses, sugar, spices, salt, vanilla, and lemon zest, and baking soda. Mix to combine.

   Step 5

   5. Add 1/2 cup flour. Mix on medium.

   Step 6

   6. Add melted butter. Mix on medium, stirring edges.

   Step 7

   7. Add 1/2 cup flour. Mix.

   Step 8

   8. Add water and vinegar. Mix.

   Step 9

   9. Add remaining flour. Mix until just combined, scraping sides and bottom of the bowl to mix thoroughly.

   Step 10

   10. Fold in cut apples.

   Step 11

   11. Pour into prepared pan and bake 45 minutes.

   Step 12

   12. Let cool on a rack and after a half an hour invert onto a plate or cake stand.

   Step 13

   13. Let cool completely before glazing.

   Step 14

   14. To make glaze: whisk confectioner's sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spoon glaze over the top letting some drizzle down the sides.