GINGER CAKE WITH RAISIN SAUCE

Ginger Cake with Raisin Sauce image

Provided by smoke alarm jr

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1/2-3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
2/3 cup boiling water
1 cup water
1/2-3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

For the cake: Mix the first 5 dry ingredients together and set aside.
Beat Crisco and sugar until well blended.
Add molasses and beat well.
Add eggs one at a time beating well between each one.
Add half of flour mixture and mix well.
Add 1/3 cup of boiling water and mix well.
Add the rest of the dry and mix well.
Add rest of boiling water and mix well.
Pour cake batter in a greased 8X8 baking pan and cook for 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
For the sauce: Add the warm water and raisins in small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove pan from heat.
In a larger saucepan add the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and vinegar and stir well.
Add the hot raisin mixture and stir well cooking over medium heat for 2-3 minutes as mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in butter.
Pour over the cut squares of cake.