Best 6 Gingerbread With Brown Sugar Sauce Recipes

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Gingerbread, a classic holiday treat, is a sweet, moist cake or cookie flavored with a variety of spices, including ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. This beloved dessert is often associated with Christmas and the winter season and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Our collection of gingerbread recipes offers a range of options to suit every taste, from traditional gingerbread cookies to moist gingerbread loaves and even a decadent gingerbread cheesecake. Each recipe is cuidadosamente crafted to deliver the perfect balance of spices, sweetness, and texture, ensuring a delightful and memorable experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey into the world of gingerbread.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRANNY'S GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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The rich molasses and spice flavor of this old-time dessert is complemented with a buttery caramel sauce.-Joy Sparks, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

9 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses and egg until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., For caramel sauce, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Serve with warm cake. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GINGERBREAD



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My grandmother first used this recipe for gingerbread over 100 years ago. I remember that the kitchen smelled like heaven when Grandmother baked her gingerbread. The only thing better was when she took it out of the oven and served it with a generous topping of fresh whipped cream! -Ellouise Halstead, Union Grove, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup cold water
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Combine egg, sugar, molasses, butter and water; mix well. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, ginger and salt; add molasses mixture. Beat until well mixed. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° until cake tests done, 20-25 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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This sauce is a wonderful concoction that complements bread pudding, cheesecake, or pancakes on Sundays. The taste of brown sugar in a sauce form is irresistible.

Provided by Brenda Moore

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Add flour and salt; stir until smooth.
  • Stir in brown sugar. Blend thoroughly and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles and is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in boiling water. Return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Add vanilla extract and stir until well blended. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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A delightful discovery I made in my Company's Coming 'Lunches' cookbook. The original recipe includes a lemon sauce, but we prefer brown sugar sauce with a generous dollop of whipped cream rather. Or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Mmm, and the smell... **Update Aug '09: Forget brown sugar sauce! Make a double recipe as a sheet cake (bake for only 20 minutes @ 325) with a double recipe of Recipe#127144! I don't know why I haven't updated this sooner -- I've been making it this way for at least the last 2 years already!!

Provided by Swan Valley Tammi

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For cake: Beat egg in mixing bowl until frothy. Beat in cooking oil and molasses.
  • Add sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and salt. Beat slowly to combine.
  • Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to batter. Slowly mix in flour.
  • Turn into greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan. Bake at 350°F for about 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Serve warm with brown sugar sauce. (Freezes well).
  • For sauce: Mix brown sugar, flour and salt together well in medium saucepan. (This enables water to be mixed in with no lumps).
  • Stir in water and vanilla. Heat, stirring, over medium heat until sauce boils and thickens (makes about 2 1/2 cups). Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 422.7, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 45.4, Protein 3.3

BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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Make and share this Brown Sugar Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bluenoser

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except water and vanilla in saucepan.
  • Blend together over low heat until butter is melted.
  • Turn up heat to medium.
  • Slowly add boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 31.9, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 26.6, Protein 0.6

CRANBERRY GINGERBREAD WITH BROWN SUGAR WHIPPED CREAM



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Dairy     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cranberry     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

Gingerbread:
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoons ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsulfured light molasses
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 1/2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped in processor
1/3 cup chopped crystalized ginger
Brown sugar cream:
1 cup chilled whipping cream
1/3 cup chilled sour cream
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For gingerbread:
  • Preheat ovven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch galss baking dish; dust with flour. Sift first eight ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in molasses. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and wndying with dry ingredients. Fold in cranberries and crystallized ginger.
  • Spread batter in prepare pan. Bake until springy to touch, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with brown sugar cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
  • For brown sugar ceam:
  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Beat until peaks form. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the gingerbread tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking, as this will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, as overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them, as this will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the gingerbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This gingerbread recipe with brown sugar sauce is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a warm and spicy flavor, and the brown sugar sauce is rich and decadent. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just for a sweet snack, these gingerbread cookies are sure to be a hit.

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