Best 8 Gingerbread With Raisin Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Gingerbread with Raisin Sauce, a classic holiday treat that combines the warmth of gingerbread with the tangy sweetness of raisins. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, capturing the essence of festive gatherings and the joy of the season. Our comprehensive guide provides two variations of this beloved dessert: a traditional Gingerbread with Raisin Sauce and a delightful Gingerbread Loaf with Raisin Sauce. Each recipe offers a unique twist while maintaining the core flavors that make this dish so cherished. Whether you prefer the classic gingerbread or the loaf variation, you'll find detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and step-by-step guidance to ensure a perfect bake. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aromas of gingerbread and raisins.

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GRANDMOTHER'S GINGERBREAD RECIPE



Grandmother's Gingerbread Recipe image

Grandmother's Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake recipe brings back lots of memories, especially of Christmas. The cake is easy to prepare and great plain, or topped with whipped topping, apple butter, or applesauce.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup Wesson Oil
1/4 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Grandma's Molasses
1-1/2 cup Self-Rising Flour
1/2 cup Milk
1 Egg
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Ginger

Steps:

  • Place Wesson Oil in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Add sugar.
  • Cream oil and sugar together with mixer
  • Add molasses. Mix together.
  • Add flour. Mix together.
  • Add milk. Mix together.
  • Beat egg and add to mixture.
  • Add cinnamon.
  • Add ginger.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Pour batter into pan. Spread out evenly.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 35-45 minutes until done.
  • Remove from oven when done. Place on wire rack, cool 15 minutes.
  • Turn out of pan and continue to cool on wire rack.
  • Enjoy

GINGERBREAD AND LEMON RAISIN SAUCE



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Nothing screams the holidays like the aroma of warm gingerbread baking in the oven. These little muffins are fantastic. One bite and you'll see why they've been in JoSele's family for many generations. The spices have a great balance with one another-ginger and molasses shine the most. The lemon raisin sauce is buttery,...

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 23

GINGERBREAD CAKE
2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c molasses, dark
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted or shortening softened
2 large eggs, well beaten
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 c water, hot
LEMON RAISIN SAUCE
1 c unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp lemon juice concentrate
1 1/2 c boiling water, separate 1/2 cup
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c raisins (soak to plump) or cranberries
WHIPPED CREAM
1/2 c heavy cream, cold
2 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly grease and flour muffin tins or 9-inch cake pan. Pay attention to your altitude.
  • 2. Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt into a medium bowl.
  • 3. In a small bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter for 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and beat again for 1 minute or until light in color. Add the egg and beat for another minute until it's well combined, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the apple cider vinegar and mix well. Pour the molasses into the bowl slowly, beating all the while.
  • 4. Add half of the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula. Add the remaining dry ingredients and fold together again.
  • 5. Pour in the hot water and fold gently just until the water is well mixed in and there are no more thick lumps of batter and batter is smooth.
  • 6. Fill the tins 3/4 full or pour and spread evenly into prepared cake pan. Bake in muffin tins for about 16 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Or bake in cake pan approximately 25 to 30 minutes or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • 7. Cool the muffin tins or cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then tip out muffin tins on a wire rack to finish cooling. The cakes are delicious served slightly warm from the oven.
  • 8. While the cakes are baking, prepare the Lemon Sauce. In a small saucepan add the sugar, 1 cup of boiling water, and the lemon juice. Whisk together.
  • 9. Simmering water at medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, whisking constantly.
  • 10. After the sauce has cooled slightly, whisk in the melted butter. In a shaker place 2 tbsp of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of cold water. Shake until there are no lumps. Pour into sugar mixture slowly while whisking mixture a little at a time till you have a sauce consistency. You may not use all of the cornstarch mixture.
  • 11. Drain raisins or cranberries and add to the lemon sauce. Continue to cook for 2 minutes whisking constantly so it won't scorch. If you make the sauce before you are ready to use it, place a lid directly on the pan to keep a skin from forming. Leftovers can be chilled and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • 12. Prepare the whipped cream: In a medium bowl combine the cold cream and 2 teaspoons of sugar. With an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Do not over whip. Keep the cream chilled until ready to serve. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and serve.
  • 13. To serve: Lemon raisin sauce should be warm and spoon over gingerbread. Enjoy!
  • 14. You may use one or both toppings.
  • 15. This makes a great winter dessert. Store any leftover cake at room temperature wrapped tightly in plastic.

GINGER CAKE WITH RAISIN SAUCE



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A wonderful combination of brown sugar, molasses, spices, and raisins! I am crazy over a good gingerbread with real whip cream. This sweetened goodness is a bit richer due to the sauce but ooooohhhhh so good!

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.

OLD-FASHIONED GINGERBREAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup dark rum or water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup unsulphured molasses
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup minced dried crystallized ginger (not in syrup)
1 cup confectioners' sugar, optional
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 by 8-inch cake pan and line with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan.
  • Place the rum and raisins in a small pan, cover and heat until the rum boils. Turn off the heat and set aside. Place the butter and molasses in another small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour the mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cool for 5 minutes, then mix in the sour cream and orange zest.
  • Meanwhile, sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a small bowl. Mix with your hands until combined. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture and mix only until smooth. Drain the raisins and add them and crystallized ginger to the mixture with a spatula. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely.
  • When the cake has cooled, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice and pour it onto the gingerbread, allowing it to drip down the sides. Allow the glaze to set. Cut the gingerbread into 9 squares.

FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD



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This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.

Provided by Charles

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH RUM RAISIN SAUCE



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This is a recipe adapted from a Marcia Adams cookbook..from Conners Prairie. The cake is soft, thick and finely textured and the rum raisin sauce is absolutely delightful..this recipe is from 1836

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup lard, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark molasses
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water
3 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup dark raisin
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Sift the flour with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, baking powder and nutmeg and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
  • In a large mixer bowl, beat the butter and lard together; add the sugar and blend well, about 3 minutes longer. Add the beaten eggs and molasses and blend.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Do not overmix. Blend in the baking soda and hot water.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9" square pan and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when touched lightly with your finger.
  • While the cake bakes, combine 3 cups of water, raisins, sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Add the butter and stir until it melts.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and remaining 1/3 cup water.
  • Add it to the bubbling sauce and cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve hot over squares of warm gingerbread.
  • NOTE**Both gingerbread and sauce can be reheated in a microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 462.4, Carbohydrate 109.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 64.3, Protein 7.2

EASY GINGERBREAD



Easy Gingerbread image

This moist, cakelike version of the perennial favorite is made with fresh ginger and unsulfured molasses.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 1 eight-inch square cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan and parchment
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk, room temperature
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square pan, and line with buttered parchment paper; set aside. Combine butter and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy. Add molasses, egg, and salt; mix until smooth.
  • Combine flour and baking soda in a small bowl. Add half the flour mixture to butter mixture, and mix until combined. Add 1/4 cup buttermilk, and mix until combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and remaining buttermilk. Stir in ginger until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until firm to the touch and golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before unmolding.

RAISIN FILLED GINGERBREAD CAKE



Raisin Filled Gingerbread Cake image

I love gingerbread. There is nothing more comforting than gingerbread, hot chocolate, and whipped cream. Putting gingerbread and raisins together is just kind of automatic to me. I loved putting the cream cheese with the raisin filling to tone down the spiciness of the gingerbread and topping it with a whipped topping. You can...

Provided by SK H

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

CAKE
1 pkg betty crocker gingerbread or your own recipe of gingerbread
1/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 c water
FILLING
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 tsp vanilla
1 c raisins
1/4 c brown sugar
4 Tbsp applesauce
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 c powdered sugar
TOPPING
1 pkg cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix YOUR gingerbread cake or use the directions above and pour into two round greased cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for an hour.
  • 2. To a saucepan add butter brown sugar and two of the TBS of applesauce. Bring to a boil and add raisins. Boil 2-3 minutes until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and add the two additional 2 tablespoons of applesauce. Let cool.
  • 3. As soon as the cake cools take one of the cakes and level it for the bottom layer using a serrated knife laying it level with the pan edges moving in a bake and forth motion. Remove the cake by flipping it on to a plate and flipping it back over onto another plate. Save any crumbs for the top of the cake.
  • 4. Mix together the softened cheese, vanilla, the raisin mixture and powdered sugar with a whisk or a spoon. Stir until the consistency is creamy.
  • 5. Spread the raisin and cream cheese mixture on top of the bottom layer and place the top layer on the cake.
  • 6. Spread coolwhip on the top and sides of the cake and sprinkle crumbs from leveling the bottom layer.
  • 7. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving so the cream cheese filling firms up.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your gingerbread will taste. If possible, use organic ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make your gingerbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the dough chill: Chilling the dough before baking will help it to keep its shape and prevent it from spreading too much.
  • Bake the gingerbread until it is golden brown: The gingerbread should be firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Make the raisin sauce while the gingerbread is baking: This will give the sauce time to cool and thicken.
  • Serve the gingerbread warm with raisin sauce: The gingerbread is best served warm with a dollop of raisin sauce. You can also garnish it with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This gingerbread with raisin sauce is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. The gingerbread is moist and flavorful, and the raisin sauce is the perfect complement. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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