Gingerbread with lemon sauce is a classic dessert that combines the warmth and spiciness of gingerbread with the bright and tangy flavor of lemon. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, from a cozy winter gathering to a festive holiday celebration. With its moist and flavorful gingerbread cake, tangy lemon sauce, and optional toppings like whipped cream or candied ginger, this dessert is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and unforgettable gingerbread with lemon sauce that will impress everyone at your table.
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CONTEST-WINNING GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE
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
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
From Panguitch, Utah, Lucile Proctor shares a very moist spiced cake that's topped with an old-fashioned-tasting lemon sauce. "The simple dessert is incredibly quick to make, so it's perfect for drop-in guests," she assures.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses and water. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5-6 minutes, rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with waxed paper; let stand for 5 minutes. Remove waxed paper and invert onto a serving plate. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, butter and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil; stir. , Add a small amount to egg; beat well. Return all to the bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Cook 45 seconds longer or until slightly thickened. Serve with the gingerbread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE
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
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.
GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE
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
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
GINGERBREAD PANCAKES WITH WARM LEMON SAUCE
Gingerbread pancakes are served with a lemon sauce in this easy, fast recipe that's perfect for a special brunch.
Provided by JELL-O
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips JELL-O Holiday
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix gingerbread mix, water and egg in large bowl until batter is smooth.
- Heat griddle or large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Pour batter onto griddle, using scant 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on tops, then turn to brown other sides.
- Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and milk in microwaveable bowl with whisk 2 min. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until heated through, stirring after 1 min. Serve pancakes with warm lemon sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 528.1 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE AND WHIPPED CREAM
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
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
GINGER-LEMON SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 15m
Yield About 1/4 cup sauce
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a Japanese ginger grater or very fine holes on grater, grate ginger to make 2 teaspoons ginger shreds and juice. In a small bowl mix ginger with remaining ingredients. Let stand 10 minutes. Pour sauce through a fine strainer and serve with pan-fried scallops.;
GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. To make gingerbread: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease an 8-inch square or round cake pan. 2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar and 4 tablespoons butter. 3. In another bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Blend into the creamed ingredients until the mixture resembles moist crumbs. Transfer a third of the mixture to another bowl and reserve. 4. To the remaining mixture, add baking soda, yogurt, molasses and egg. Stir until the batter is evenly blended. Pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with the reserved batter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 5. To make lemon sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, lemon rind and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring until the mixture is clear and slightly thickened. Serve warm over gingerbread. Top with strips of lemon peel, if desired. Note: The recipe originates with Duluth cookbook author Beatrice Ojakangas. Serve it with hot tea or strong coffee. From "Come One, Come All."
ALL-BRANAND#153; GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE
This recipe features the classic flavor combination of sweet, spicy gingerbread topped with tart lemon sauce.
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. In small bowl stir together KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN ORIGINAL cereal, buttermilk, molasses and applesauce. Set aside.
- 2. In another small bowl combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
- 3. In large mixer bowl beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar on medium speed of electric mixer until combined. Add egg. Beat until fluffy. Alternately add cereal mixture and flour mixture, beating until combined after each addition. Spread in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in dish for 10 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Remove from dish. Cool completely. Cut into squares.
- 4. Meanwhile, for lemon sauce, in small saucepan combine 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and peel.
- 5. Serve lemon sauce warm or chilled over gingerbread squares.
- *Note: If desired, replace unsalted butter with regular salted butter and omit the 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- For more great recipes, visit www.Kelloggs.com.
- ®, ™, © 2010 Kellogg NA Co.
GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON TOPPING
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
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
FRESH GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON ICING
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories Ginger Dessert Bake Lemon Fall Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 20 squares
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter along with the sugar, syrup, molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. Off the heat, add the milk, eggs, and baking soda in its water.
- Measure the flour out into a bowl and pour in the liquid ingredients, beating until very well mixed (it will be a very liquid batter). Pour it into the pan and bake for 3/4 - 1 hour until risen and firm. Be careful not to overcook it, as it is nicer a little stickier, and anyway it will carry on cooking as it cools.
- And when it is cool, get on with the icing. Whisk the lemon juice into the confectioners' sugar first, then gradually add the water. You want a good, thick icing, so go cautiously and be prepared not to add all the water. Spread over the cooled gingerbread with a palette knife, and leave to set before cutting.
CRAZY GINGERBREAD (WITH LEMON SAUCE)
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
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:
- Choose the Right Gingerbread Mix: Select a high-quality gingerbread mix that uses real ginger and spices. Avoid mixes that contain artificial flavors or colors.
- Follow the Recipe Carefully: Make sure to follow the recipe instructions precisely. Over-mixing the batter can result in a tough gingerbread.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to develop the flavor and texture of the gingerbread.
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright and tangy flavor to the lemon sauce. Avoid using bottled lemon juice, as it can have a bitter taste.
- Don't Overcook the Sauce: The lemon sauce should be cooked until it is slightly thickened, but not boiling. Overcooking can cause the sauce to curdle.
- Serve Warm: Serve the gingerbread warm with a drizzle of lemon sauce. The warmth of the gingerbread will help to melt the sauce and create a delicious combination of flavors.
Conclusion:
This classic gingerbread recipe with lemon sauce is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. The gingerbread is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The lemon sauce is bright and tangy, adding a refreshing touch to the gingerbread. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Enjoy!
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