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
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.
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Ka Wase
[email protected]This gingerbread is the perfect combination of spices and sweetness. It's the perfect holiday treat!
Danish Iqbal
[email protected]This gingerbread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
abubakar ismail sani
[email protected]I made this gingerbread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
ANIK MARDY
[email protected]This is the perfect gingerbread recipe for the holidays! It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Shobuz Hosen
[email protected]This gingerbread was a bit too dense for my taste, but the raisin sauce was delicious.
Veronica Reyes (Sadgirl/Monster)
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best!
Nwike Ebuka
[email protected]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
[email protected]This gingerbread was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
Matey Evans
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]This gingerbread was a bit too dry for my taste, but the raisin sauce was delicious.
Sonia Achieng
[email protected]Excellent recipe! I made it for a Christmas party and everyone loved it.
Teebi Ali
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.