GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON TOPPING

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Add a twist to the regular gingerbread with a distinctive lemon sauce topping. You can make it sweeter or spicier to suit your taste.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup mild-flavor (light) or full-flavor (dark) molasses
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/4 cups water
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 9x5-inch or 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat all gingerbread ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until well mixed. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in 1 1/4 cups water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in egg yolk. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice.
  • Cool gingerbread 10 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm or cool gingerbread with warm or cool lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1 g

Shahzad farooq Shahzad farooq
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of spice.


So crafty with ZT
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This recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner baker can make this gingerbread.


Moumita jannat mou Mou
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This gingerbread is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I highly recommend it!


Manaos De Uva
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I love that this recipe uses fresh lemon juice. It really brightens up the flavor of the gingerbread.


Hajia
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This gingerbread is a true holiday classic. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season.


Rosa Diaz
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5 stars! This gingerbread is everything I was hoping for and more. It's delicious, festive, and easy to make.


Munawar Electric store
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making this gingerbread again and again.


malaea teimitsi
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I made this gingerbread for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Xettri Kanxa
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The lemon topping is the perfect finishing touch for this gingerbread. It's so refreshing and bright.


Daneco Davis
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This gingerbread is so moist and flavorful. I can't stop eating it!


Colton Boquette
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I used a gluten-free flour blend and the gingerbread still turned out great. This recipe is really versatile.


miguel rojas
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter for extra texture and flavor. It was a great addition!


shakedangi10
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I've made this gingerbread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any holiday gathering.


Jasbir Nicholas (Jazz,)
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This gingerbread was a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved it!


Mahabur Rhaman
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in this recipe. The lemon topping really takes the gingerbread to the next level.


Nasima Akhter
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gingerbread turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make, even for a novice baker like me.


Imoan Naomi
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The aroma of the gingerbread while baking was heavenly. My kitchen smelled like Christmas!


Avaleigh Coughlan
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This gingerbread with lemon topping was a delightful treat! The flavors of the gingerbread and lemon complemented each other perfectly, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and