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.

Dove Shema
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This cake is amazing! The ginger flavor is perfect and the raisin sauce is a great addition.


Olatunde Abigail
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a simple dessert.


Loni Brun
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This cake is delicious! The ginger flavor is perfect and the raisin sauce is a great addition.


Trevor Halvorsen
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


DS ME
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This is a great recipe for a winter dessert. The ginger and raisins give it a warm and festive flavor.


Abd ur razaaq
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The raisin sauce is also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Zulfiqur Ali
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for unexpected guests.


Jamie Mondestin
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the raisin sauce was a great addition.


Riya Tamrakar
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This is a great recipe! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the raisin sauce is a perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.


Omar Faruque
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the raisin sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ma'ruf Umar
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This cake is amazing! The ginger flavor is perfect and the raisin sauce is a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Qasim ch
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a simple dessert.


Waqar Habib
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This is my new favorite ginger cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is dense and moist, with a delicious ginger flavor. The raisin sauce is also very good, and it really complements the cake.


Jannat Ferdaus
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the raisin sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


laura ameh
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This ginger cake with raisin sauce is a delightful treat! The cake is moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of spice. The raisin sauce is a great complement to the cake, adding a touch of sweetness and tartness. I highly recommend this recipe!


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