GINGERBREAD WITH RAISIN SAUCE

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What's nicer on a cold winter day than the spicy aroma of warm gingerbread filling the house? Drizzled with a rich raisin sauce, the wonderfully moist texture of this old-time favorite is good any time of year. Folks can't get enough! -Julia Livingston Frostproof, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 cakes (20 servings each) and about 10 cups sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2-1/2 cups shortening
2-1/2 cups sugar
8 eggs
5 cups molasses
10 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
RAISIN SAUCE:
2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups water
3 cups golden raisins
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a very large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Mix well., Transfer to four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks., For sauce, in a Dutch oven, combine the sugars, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; add raisins. Simmer for 10 minutes or until raisins are plump, stirring occasionally., Remove from the heat. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts :

Ka Wase
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This gingerbread is the perfect combination of spices and sweetness. It's the perfect holiday treat!


Danish Iqbal
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This gingerbread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


abubakar ismail sani
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I made this gingerbread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


ANIK MARDY
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This is the perfect gingerbread recipe for the holidays! It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Shobuz Hosen
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This gingerbread was a bit too dense for my taste, but the raisin sauce was delicious.


Veronica Reyes (Sadgirl/Monster)
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I've tried many gingerbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best!


Nwike Ebuka
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I made this gingerbread for my family and they absolutely loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, and the raisin sauce was a perfect complement.


Bolo Bowman
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This gingerbread was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Matey Evans
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Md Liton Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gingerbread turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, and the raisin sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


marialuz Almaraz
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This gingerbread was a bit too dry for my taste, but the raisin sauce was delicious.


Sonia Achieng
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Excellent recipe! I made it for a Christmas party and everyone loved it.


Teebi Ali
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I've made this gingerbread recipe several times and it's always a hit! The combination of spices and the raisin sauce is just perfect.


Hana & Ayten Ahmed Farag
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This was my first time making gingerbread and it turned out absolutely delicious! The recipe was easy to follow and the raisin sauce added a perfect touch of sweetness and tang.