Best 8 Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delectable desserts, where we embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind creating a tantalizing gingerbread cake adorned with a luscious lemon sauce. This captivating culinary delight is a symphony of flavors, where the warmth of ginger and the zest of lemon dance harmoniously, leaving your taste buds in a state of pure bliss. As we delve into the secrets of this remarkable recipe, you'll uncover the perfect balance of spices, the moist and tender crumb of the cake, and the vibrant citrus notes that elevate this dessert to extraordinary heights. Let's begin our adventure into the realm of culinary magic and explore the steps involved in crafting this extraordinary gingerbread cake with lemon sauce.

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GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



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If you're looking for a new addition to your holiday dessert table, I hope you give this a try. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
½ cup white sugar
½ cup dark molasses
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
½ cup boiling water
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl.
  • Stir sugar, molasses, oil, and egg into flour mixture until just combined.
  • Pour in boiling water and whisk until the batter is smooth and shiny, about 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Tap pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour lemon juice mixture over cake while cake is still hot. Spread the mixture around with a spatula to ensure even distribution. Let cake cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

MOIST GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



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This dark, deeply moist, gingered beauty was created by Karen DeMasco, the pastry chef at Locanda Verde in New York. Beer and coffee add complexity, and the tangy lemon glaze counters the sweetness.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Butter for greasing
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably fresh
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup, packed, dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger (a 2-ounce piece, peeled)
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup stout beer
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup brewed coffee
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside. In a large bowl combine brown sugar, turbinado, ginger, zest of 1 lemon and oil. Beat in egg.
  • Place beer, molasses and coffee in a deep pot, at least 3 quarts. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Mixture will bubble up. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk flour mixture alternately with beer mixture into brown sugar mixture, in 3 shifts. Pour batter in pan and bake 40 minutes without opening oven. Give pan a 180-degree turn and bake another 15 minutes, until cake is springy and a tester comes out clean. Cool on a rack. When cool, remove sides of pan, invert briefly to remove bottom of pan and paper and set upright on a plate.
  • Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl, whisk in remaining zest and salt, then lemon juice (add up to 2 additional tablespoons to moisten if necessary). Spread over top of cake, allowing glaze to drip down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 545, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 434 milligrams, Sugar 68 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE



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This was my favorite dessert when I was a little girl. I can remember clearly the smell of the gingerbread cooking in the oven--even now the smell bring goose bumps. Having two brothers I had to compete vigorously for my share of seconds. If I lost, my mother would always give me her piece when the the boys weren't looking. I don't have it any longer, but I remember finding this recipe many years later on a little scrap of paper in the pages of my mother's favorite cookbook.

Provided by Mary Leverington

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Gingerbread: Grease 9x9x2" baking pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves into a large bowl.
  • Stir in the wheat germ.
  • Beat eggs in a medium size bowl until frothy.
  • Stir in buttermilk, molasses and oil, mixing well.
  • Stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing well.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in oven for 35 minutes or until top springs back when pressed.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Serve warm with Lemon Sauce.
  • Lemon Sauce: Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a small saucepan, mixing well.
  • Stir in boiling water and bring to boil again, stirring constantly.
  • Lower heat and simmer, stirring, until sauce is thickened and clear.
  • Stir in butter, lemon rind and juice.
  • Pour over warm Gingerbread.

CONTEST-WINNING GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE



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I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he needs an extra-special treat. Spice cake topped with lemony sauce makes us both smile. -Kristen Oak, Pocatello, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup hot water
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash salt
Dash nutmeg
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 large egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Beat shortening, sugar, molasses and eggs until well blended. Combine next five ingredients; add to molasses mixture alternately with hot water. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, for lemon sauce, combine first five ingredients in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Gently stir in butter, lemon juice and zest, increasing juice if needed to thin sauce. Serve with warm cake. Refrigerate leftover sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE AND WHIPPED CREAM



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Complement spiced gingerbread with a tart lemon sauce and sweetened whipped cream.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated or powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat gingerbread ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the cornstarch. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining lemon sauce ingredients. Serve warm or cool.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat sweetened whipped cream ingredients on high speed until soft peaks form. Serve lemon sauce and sweetened whipped cream with warm gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Our Test Kitchen updated this moist, delicious classic with a zippy lemon sauce that complements the cake's delicate ginger flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup butter, melted
SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, applesauce, molasses and butter; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; add batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter until melted. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest and food coloring if desired; mix well. Serve with cake.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Husband had 2 slices of this slow cooker cake! Sprinkle with powdered sugar and grated lemon rind.

Provided by Melsey62

Categories     Holidays and Events Recipes     Christmas     Bread     Gingerbread

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot coffee
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup water
2 medium lemons, juiced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar for cake in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and mix well. Mix in molasses.
  • Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in another bowl. Stir into butter mixture. Add coffee and beat well.
  • Grease and flour the inside of a small, quart-sized French baking dish or baking insert. Pour in batter. Place in the slow cooker. Pour water around the insert or baking dish, halfway up the sides. Cover insert with lid, or cover baking dish with paper towels.
  • Cover cooker with lid slightly ajar to allow excess moisture to escape. Cook until edges are golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, on Low, 3 to 4 hours, or High, 1 3/4 to 2 hours. Remove dish from the cooke and let cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before running a knife around the outer edge of the cake and inverting onto a serving plate.
  • While cake cools, combine powdered sugar, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt for lemon sauce in a saucepan, stirring with each addition. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in butter.
  • Top cake with lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 343.5 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

CRAZY GINGERBREAD (WITH LEMON SAUCE)



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This is one of my mom's old favorites, and I've made it many times too. It's similar to "Crazy Cake" which is chocolate but follows the same procedure. These recipes were popular in the 70's (in my neighborhood, anyway!). (I'm posting the Lemon Sauce recipe separately to keep those ingredients separate from the cake ingredients.)

Provided by TapestryThreads

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups flour, plus
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon vinegar
6 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • In an ungreased 8x8 inch pan, stir together all dry ingredients.
  • With a spoon, make three "wells" in the dry ingredients. In one "well" put the vinegar, in another the oil, and in the third the vanilla.
  • Mix the water and molasses in a separate bowl. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix quickly with a fork. Mix until lumps are gone, but do not beat.
  • Bake at 375º for about 30 minutes.
  • Cut and serve from baking pan, with lemon sauce, applesauce, or whipped cream.
  • See my recipe for "Lemon Sauce" at this site. The contrasting lemon flavor and moistness added by the sauce is what adds the finishing touch to this cake, making it suitable for a company dessert!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 209.4, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Gingerbread cake is a delicate dessert, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully. Don't substitute ingredients or change the cooking times, or you may end up with a cake that's dry, dense, or bland.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the cake to set and make it easier to cut and serve.
  • Serve the cake with lemon sauce: The lemon sauce is the perfect complement to the spicy gingerbread cake. It's tangy, sweet, and creamy.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread cake with lemon sauce is a delicious and festive dessert that's perfect for the holiday season. With its warm spices, moist texture, and tangy lemon sauce, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to serve, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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