HOMEMADE GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH ORANGE SAUCE

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I drizzle a basic orange sauce over homemade gingerbread for this old-fashioned dessert. Cut just the number of squares needed, and freeze the rest.-Shannon Sides, Selma, Alabama -Shannon Sides, Selma, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings with sauce plus leftovers.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup water
1 large egg
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
ORANGE SAUCE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, water and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients until blended. Serve with cake. Leftover cake may be frozen for up to 6 months.

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