Best 10 Old Fashioned Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of Old-Fashioned Gingerbread, a delectable treat that has been passed down through generations. This traditional dessert captivates with its warm, inviting aroma and irresistible flavors. The gingerbread, with its delightful blend of spices and molasses, is perfectly complemented by the zesty Lemon Sauce, creating a harmonious balance between sweetness and tanginess. This article presents a collection of recipes that will guide you in creating this iconic dish, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. From the classic Old-Fashioned Gingerbread recipe, to variations like the Sourdough Gingerbread and the Gluten-Free Gingerbread, there's a recipe for every preference and dietary need. Additionally, discover the secrets of crafting the perfect Lemon Sauce, a delightful accompaniment that elevates the gingerbread experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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.

OLD FASHION GINGERBREAD



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My dad would always tell me his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that it was dense and rich with molasses. Over the years I looked for such a recipe, to no avail. Then one day I was given a book compiled by an elderly woman who recalled recipes from her childhood in Virginia, and there it was! I made one slight change, substituting shortening for lard. For gingerbread lovers, this classic version is wonderful, whether you eat it hot and dripping with butter or at room temperature.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening, cubed
1 cup boiling water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, mix butter, shortening and boiling water until smooth; cool slightly. Beat in eggs and molasses until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into molasses mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON SAUCE I



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Wonderful dessert sauce. Serve with gingerbread or cake.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir in boiling water, then simmer over low heat until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

MOIST GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



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This dark, deeply moist, gingered beauty was created by Karen DeMasco, the pastry chef at Locanda Verde in New York. Beer and coffee add complexity, and the tangy lemon glaze counters the sweetness.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Butter for greasing
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably fresh
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup, packed, dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger (a 2-ounce piece, peeled)
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup stout beer
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup brewed coffee
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside. In a large bowl combine brown sugar, turbinado, ginger, zest of 1 lemon and oil. Beat in egg.
  • Place beer, molasses and coffee in a deep pot, at least 3 quarts. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Mixture will bubble up. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk flour mixture alternately with beer mixture into brown sugar mixture, in 3 shifts. Pour batter in pan and bake 40 minutes without opening oven. Give pan a 180-degree turn and bake another 15 minutes, until cake is springy and a tester comes out clean. Cool on a rack. When cool, remove sides of pan, invert briefly to remove bottom of pan and paper and set upright on a plate.
  • Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl, whisk in remaining zest and salt, then lemon juice (add up to 2 additional tablespoons to moisten if necessary). Spread over top of cake, allowing glaze to drip down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 545, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 434 milligrams, Sugar 68 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GINGERBREAD WITH WARM LEMON SAUCE



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The first time I ever ate gingerbread with lemon sauce was in a local restaurant in my town called "The Gingerbread Man". They served the lemon sauce warmed, and it was to die for! I finally found out how it's done. And here it is:

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c light brown sugar
1 c green label molasses
3 c flour
1 1/2 c cold brewed black coffee
1 heaping teaspoon baking soda dissolved in the black coffee
1/2 c crisco or butter, softened
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare a square baking pan. Spray with cooking spray and flour it just a bit. Mix sugar, Crisco (or butter) and molasses together. In a separate bowl, mix flour and spices together. Then mix all together and blend in the black coffee which has baking soda in it. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, and bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
  • 2. Lemon Sauce 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch ½ cup lemon juice In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir well. Gradually whisk or stir in the lemon juice and add 2-1/2 cups water. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat when boiling, and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and clear..... about 2-3 minutes or so. Remove from heat, and serve warm (best) or cold, if you prefer, over the gingerbread. (If you desire, you can grate about 1 teaspoon of lemon rind and stir into sauce for a little extra zing!)

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 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.

OLD FASHIONED LEMON SAUCE



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This recipe is so old that the instructions say to place the ingredients in a "tin basin" and cook! So many recipes that I have have little or no instructions, just a list of ingredients. Sometimes the list of ingedients is vague also. Example: butter the size of an egg for an amount! This sauce goes great on gingerbread!

Provided by jeswes54

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beat lightly
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Cream together the sugar and butter in a small pan over low heat. Add the slightly beaten egg and blend. Add the juice from 1 lemon and the zest from the lemon. Add the boiling water slowly and stir over the low heat till mixture thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 68.1, Sodium 59.1, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 50.3, Protein 1.7

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your gingerbread.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the gingerbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the gingerbread hold its shape.
  • Bake the gingerbread in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that it bakes evenly.
  • Don't overbake the gingerbread. Overbaking can make it dry and crumbly.
  • Let the gingerbread cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Decorate the gingerbread as desired. You can use frosting, sprinkles, candy, or anything else you like.

Conclusion:

This classic gingerbread recipe is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its warm, spicy flavor and tangy lemon sauce, this gingerbread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this old-fashioned gingerbread recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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