Best Southern Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce Recipes

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CONTEST-WINNING GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE



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I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he needs an extra-special treat. Spice cake topped with lemony sauce makes us both smile. -Kristen Oak, Pocatello, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup hot water
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash salt
Dash nutmeg
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 large egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Beat shortening, sugar, molasses and eggs until well blended. Combine next five ingredients; add to molasses mixture alternately with hot water. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, for lemon sauce, combine first five ingredients in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Gently stir in butter, lemon juice and zest, increasing juice if needed to thin sauce. Serve with warm cake. Refrigerate leftover sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SOUTHERN GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE



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This is a great grandma recipe!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 20

GINGERBREAD
1/2 c butter, melted
1/4 c shortening, melted
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c molasses
2 eggs. beaten
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 c boiling water
LEMON SAUCE
1 c sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c butter
1/2 c boiling water
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • 1. Combine butter, shortening, brown sugar, molasses, and eggs; beat well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
  • 2. Combine flour and the next 6 ingredients; stir well. Add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture, stirring well. Stir in the boiling water.
  • 3. Pour the batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  • 4. For the sauce, combine the sugar and beaten egg in the top of a double boiler, and stir well. Add the butter boiling water, and lemon juice, and stir well. Bring water in the bottom of the double boiler to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Serve cake with warm lemon sauce.

SLOW COOKER GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Husband had 2 slices of this slow cooker cake! Sprinkle with powdered sugar and grated lemon rind.

Provided by Melsey62

Categories     Holidays and Events Recipes     Christmas     Bread     Gingerbread

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot coffee
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup water
2 medium lemons, juiced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar for cake in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and mix well. Mix in molasses.
  • Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in another bowl. Stir into butter mixture. Add coffee and beat well.
  • Grease and flour the inside of a small, quart-sized French baking dish or baking insert. Pour in batter. Place in the slow cooker. Pour water around the insert or baking dish, halfway up the sides. Cover insert with lid, or cover baking dish with paper towels.
  • Cover cooker with lid slightly ajar to allow excess moisture to escape. Cook until edges are golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, on Low, 3 to 4 hours, or High, 1 3/4 to 2 hours. Remove dish from the cooke and let cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before running a knife around the outer edge of the cake and inverting onto a serving plate.
  • While cake cools, combine powdered sugar, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt for lemon sauce in a saucepan, stirring with each addition. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in butter.
  • Top cake with lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 343.5 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



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If you're looking for a new addition to your holiday dessert table, I hope you give this a try. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
½ cup white sugar
½ cup dark molasses
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
½ cup boiling water
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl.
  • Stir sugar, molasses, oil, and egg into flour mixture until just combined.
  • Pour in boiling water and whisk until the batter is smooth and shiny, about 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Tap pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour lemon juice mixture over cake while cake is still hot. Spread the mixture around with a spatula to ensure even distribution. Let cake cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE AND WHIPPED CREAM



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Complement spiced gingerbread with a tart lemon sauce and sweetened whipped cream.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated or powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat gingerbread ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the cornstarch. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining lemon sauce ingredients. Serve warm or cool.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat sweetened whipped cream ingredients on high speed until soft peaks form. Serve lemon sauce and sweetened whipped cream with warm gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE



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From Panguitch, Utah, Lucile Proctor shares a very moist spiced cake that's topped with an old-fashioned-tasting lemon sauce. "The simple dessert is incredibly quick to make, so it's perfect for drop-in guests," she assures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup boiling water
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
LEMON SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1 large egg, beaten
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses and water. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5-6 minutes, rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with waxed paper; let stand for 5 minutes. Remove waxed paper and invert onto a serving plate. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, butter and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil; stir. , Add a small amount to egg; beat well. Return all to the bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Cook 45 seconds longer or until slightly thickened. Serve with the gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON SAUCE (FOR CRAZY GINGERBREAD)



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This is just a basic lemon sauce to be served over gingerbread (see my Crazy Gingerbread recipe). Mmm...lemon!

Provided by TapestryThreads

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash salt
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Stir in water and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
  • Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Stir until butter is melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Serve with gingerbread, bread pudding, or other desserts.

GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE



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This was my favorite dessert when I was a little girl. I can remember clearly the smell of the gingerbread cooking in the oven--even now the smell bring goose bumps. Having two brothers I had to compete vigorously for my share of seconds. If I lost, my mother would always give me her piece when the the boys weren't looking. I don't have it any longer, but I remember finding this recipe many years later on a little scrap of paper in the pages of my mother's favorite cookbook.

Provided by Mary Leverington

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Gingerbread: Grease 9x9x2" baking pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves into a large bowl.
  • Stir in the wheat germ.
  • Beat eggs in a medium size bowl until frothy.
  • Stir in buttermilk, molasses and oil, mixing well.
  • Stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing well.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in oven for 35 minutes or until top springs back when pressed.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Serve warm with Lemon Sauce.
  • Lemon Sauce: Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a small saucepan, mixing well.
  • Stir in boiling water and bring to boil again, stirring constantly.
  • Lower heat and simmer, stirring, until sauce is thickened and clear.
  • Stir in butter, lemon rind and juice.
  • Pour over warm Gingerbread.

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