GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE
This is a very old recipe given to me by a dear friend who got it from her mother, who in turn received it from her mother, well, you get the idea. It is absolutely delicious. I think the lemon sauce is the key. While baking, your kitchen smells wonderful, especially at Christmas time. It is a great addition to a brunch, as a...
Provided by Donna Brown
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 2x9x12 pyrex baking dish. Mix sugar and spices well. Add molasses. In another bowl dissolve soda in buttermilk; set aside. Melt butter and add to sugar/spices mixture. Add buttermilk/soda and mix well. Add eggs and stir in flour, mixing well after each addition. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and bake approximately 35-40 minutes, according to how oven bakes (my oven is self-cleaning and seems to get hotter than some ovens, so I have to keep watch when baking.) **Since posting this recipe I have since started making this in a larger baking pan so the gingerbread itself will not be as thick when cooked. However, the above size pan is in the original recipe. Lemon Sauce: Melt butter and add sugar and lemon juice and water. Cook in saucepan on top of stove, bringing to light boil. Lightly beat egg and carefully temper (add a small amount of hot mixture at the time to the egg, mixing well, until egg mixture is warm enough to add to cooking mixture or you can use the boiling water to do this.) Gradually add tempered egg to cooking mixture and cook until mixture is slightly thickened. Cook about 10-15 minutes, slowly. Spoon sauce over gingerbread while hot. NOTE: I have tweaked this a bit by adding lemon zest to the lemon sauce.
- 2. NOTE: I have added this Caramel Sauce recipe as an alternate sauce. It is delicious for a change or in case you are not fond of the lemon flavor. CARAMEL SAUCE: Melt butter in saucepan. Add sugars, cream, and pinch of salt. Let come to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Add vanilla. Pour warm sauce over warm cake. The warm cake will absorb all that good sauce.
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Jahan Rahman
jahan_rahman49@aol.comThis gingerbread with lemon sauce is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit more time-consuming to make than some other desserts, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Sajjad Hassain
s@hotmail.comThis was my first time making gingerbread with lemon sauce and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Purplix_
purplix_80@hotmail.frThis gingerbread with lemon sauce is a classic dessert that's always a winner. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Andy Triboletti
a_t@hotmail.comI love the combination of gingerbread and lemon. This recipe is a great way to enjoy both flavors in one delicious dessert.
Naggita Viola
v.n22@hotmail.frThis gingerbread with lemon sauce is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. It's also a delicious and festive dessert that's perfect for the holidays.
Phyllis Moore
mphyllis@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The gingerbread is perfectly spiced and the lemon sauce is tangy and sweet. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Kaylie Amateta
kaylie-amateta@yahoo.comThis gingerbread with lemon sauce is the perfect winter dessert. It's warm and comforting, with just the right amount of sweetness and tang.
Irshad Sttar
i-s@hotmail.comI'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The gingerbread was moist and flavorful and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement.
Abdul jan Ali jan
a_j@gmail.comThis gingerbread with lemon sauce is a new holiday favorite in our house. It's so festive and delicious.
angela kyalo
k-angela43@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The gingerbread was light and fluffy and the lemon sauce was divine.
Megan Peters
peters.megan@hotmail.comThis was a great recipe! The gingerbread was perfectly spiced and the lemon sauce was tangy and sweet. My family loved it.
G Gfdd
g_g@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon sauce really makes all the difference.
Robertt Thomass
robertt.thomass31@yahoo.comThe gingerbread was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Shahid Noor
shahid-n@hotmail.frThis gingerbread with lemon sauce is a must-try for any lover of classic desserts. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Tamador Bugshan
b@yahoo.comI've always been a fan of gingerbread, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The addition of lemon sauce adds a refreshing twist that makes this dessert truly special.
Murshd Ninja
m_n48@gmail.comThis gingerbread with lemon sauce was a delightful treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the gingerbread complemented by the tangy citrus of the lemon sauce.