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C H O C O L A T E C H E E S E C A K E S A N D S O M U C H M O R E 227

ORANGE-GINGE
ORANGE-GINGER R

GERMAN CHOCOLAT
GERMAN CHOCOLATE E
CHEESECAK
CHEESECAKE E

hen ground ginger meets CRUST:

German chocolate cake Softened butter for greasing the pan
1 package (18.25 ounces) plain German
mix and butter in this
chocolate cake mix
crust, it takes on the flavor of ginger-
4 tablespoons ( ⁄2 stick) butter, melted
1
bread. And envision for a moment 1 large egg
how nice a creamy orange filling will 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
be on top of this crisp gingery crust.
Bake this cheesecake for cheesecake FILLING AND TOPPING:

lovers of all ages. And if the occasion 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese,
calls for fancy, garnish it with can- at room temperature
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed
died orange zest (see page 228).
milk
3 large eggs, at room temperature
SERVES: 16
1 ⁄2 cup fresh orange juice, at room
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
temperature
BAKING TIME: 75 TO 80 MINUTES
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
ASSEMBLY TIME: 2 MINUTES
1 cup sour cream
1 ⁄2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger