Her gingerbread keeps and keeps. It outlasts all daintier gifts. – Helen Oyeyemi, Gingerbread. This spicy dark gingerbread, made with Guinness stout and crystalized ginger, is packed with flavor and makes for perfect little mini loaves to give as Christmas gifts. (Or just make one big loaf for yourself – nobody’s judging.) Though wonderful when served warm, this gingerbread is really better the second day, when the spices have had a chance to come to full flavor. It’s rich, spicy, and moist, and absolutely irresistible with freshly whipped cream on top.