GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE

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Categories     Cake     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 8-9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoon (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt or buttermilk
1/4 cup light molasses
1 egg, slightly beaten
Lemon Sauce
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoon (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (zest)
1/4 cup water
Strips of lemon peel, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. To make gingerbread: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease an 8-inch square or round cake pan. 2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar and 4 tablespoons butter. 3. In another bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Blend into the creamed ingredients until the mixture resembles moist crumbs. Transfer a third of the mixture to another bowl and reserve. 4. To the remaining mixture, add baking soda, yogurt, molasses and egg. Stir until the batter is evenly blended. Pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with the reserved batter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 5. To make lemon sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, lemon rind and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring until the mixture is clear and slightly thickened. Serve warm over gingerbread. Top with strips of lemon peel, if desired. Note: The recipe originates with Duluth cookbook author Beatrice Ojakangas. Serve it with hot tea or strong coffee. From "Come One, Come All."

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