Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where the aroma of warm spices and the sweetness of raisins come together to create a delectable treat: gingerbread with raisin sauce. This classic dessert is a cherished tradition, enjoyed by families and loved ones during the festive season and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to explore new flavors, this article will guide you through the journey of creating the perfect gingerbread with raisin sauce, filled with tips, tricks, and the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of flavors. From the selection of the finest ingredients to the skillful execution of each step, we'll unlock the secrets to crafting an unforgettable gingerbread that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful culinary adventure together!
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
OLD-FASHIONED GINGERBREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 by 8-inch cake pan and line with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan.
- Place the rum and raisins in a small pan, cover and heat until the rum boils. Turn off the heat and set aside. Place the butter and molasses in another small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour the mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cool for 5 minutes, then mix in the sour cream and orange zest.
- Meanwhile, sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a small bowl. Mix with your hands until combined. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture and mix only until smooth. Drain the raisins and add them and crystallized ginger to the mixture with a spatula. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely.
- When the cake has cooled, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice and pour it onto the gingerbread, allowing it to drip down the sides. Allow the glaze to set. Cut the gingerbread into 9 squares.
FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD
This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.
Provided by Charles
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g
GINGERBREAD WITH BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
THE AROMA OF gingerbread is what I remember most about my grandmother's kitchen, and it meant dessert would be special. That was nearly 50 years ago, but whenever I catch a whiff of ginger and cinnamon, I'm back with Grandmother and the happiness I knew. -Toni Hamm, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening, brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg until blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; add to the molasses mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Add butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Serve with the gingerbread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GINGERBREAD WITH RAISIN SAUCE
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.
Nutrition Facts :
GINGERBREAD-RAISIN SCONES
Provided by Heidi Dalzell
Categories Bread Food Processor Ginger Breakfast Brunch Bake Christmas Raisin Spice Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Pennsylvania Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheet. Blend first 6 ingredients in processor. Add butter and process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat milk, egg, molasses and vanilla to blend in large bowl. Add flour mixture and raisins; stir gently until dough forms. Gather dough into ball. On lightly floured surface, press dough into 1-inch-thick round. Cut round into 8 wedges. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH RUM RAISIN SAUCE
This is a recipe adapted from a Marcia Adams cookbook..from Conners Prairie. The cake is soft, thick and finely textured and the rum raisin sauce is absolutely delightful..this recipe is from 1836
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Sift the flour with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, baking powder and nutmeg and set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
- In a large mixer bowl, beat the butter and lard together; add the sugar and blend well, about 3 minutes longer. Add the beaten eggs and molasses and blend.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. Do not overmix. Blend in the baking soda and hot water.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9" square pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when touched lightly with your finger.
- While the cake bakes, combine 3 cups of water, raisins, sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Add the butter and stir until it melts.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and remaining 1/3 cup water.
- Add it to the bubbling sauce and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over squares of warm gingerbread.
- NOTE**Both gingerbread and sauce can be reheated in a microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 462.4, Carbohydrate 109.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 64.3, Protein 7.2
GINGER CAKE WITH RAISIN SAUCE
A wonderful combination of brown sugar, molasses, spices, and raisins! I am crazy over a good gingerbread with real whip cream. This sweetened goodness is a bit richer due to the sauce but ooooohhhhh so good!
Provided by smoke alarm jr
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the cake: Mix the first 5 dry ingredients together and set aside.
- Beat Crisco and sugar until well blended.
- Add molasses and beat well.
- Add eggs one at a time beating well between each one.
- Add half of flour mixture and mix well.
- Add 1/3 cup of boiling water and mix well.
- Add the rest of the dry and mix well.
- Add rest of boiling water and mix well.
- Pour cake batter in a greased 8X8 baking pan and cook for 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
- For the sauce: Add the warm water and raisins in small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat.
- In a larger saucepan add the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and vinegar and stir well.
- Add the hot raisin mixture and stir well cooking over medium heat for 2-3 minutes as mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter.
- Pour over the cut squares of cake.
CHEWY GINGER COOKIES WITH RAISINS
Using both fresh and dried ginger ensures that these cookies have a snappy flavor. For even more spicy-sweet goodness, use up to 1/3 cup fresh ginger.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy, 3 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. Beat in fresh ginger, egg, and molasses. Beat in flour mixture; fold in raisins. Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Roll balls in sanding sugar; place, 2 inches apart, on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until centers are just set, 16 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks; let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
GINGERBREAD AND LEMON RAISIN SAUCE
Nothing screams the holidays like the aroma of warm gingerbread baking in the oven. These little muffins are fantastic. One bite and you'll see why they've been in JoSele's family for many generations. The spices have a great balance with one another-ginger and molasses shine the most. The lemon raisin sauce is buttery, sweet and a must on top of these muffins. We also enjoyed a bit of whipped cream along with the sauce. These just melt in your mouth!
Provided by JoSele Swopes @JODIE57
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly grease and flour muffin tins or 9-inch cake pan. Pay attention to your altitude.
- Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt into a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter for 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and beat again for 1 minute or until light in color. Add the egg and beat for another minute until it's well combined, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the apple cider vinegar and mix well. Pour the molasses into the bowl slowly, beating all the while.
- Add half of the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula. Add the remaining dry ingredients and fold together again.
- Pour in the hot water and fold gently just until the water is well mixed in and there are no more thick lumps of batter and batter is smooth.
- Fill the tins 3/4 full or pour and spread evenly into prepared cake pan. Bake in muffin tins for about 16 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Or bake in cake pan approximately 25 to 30 minutes or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the muffin tins or cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then tip out muffin tins on a wire rack to finish cooling. The cakes are delicious served slightly warm from the oven.
- While the cakes are baking, prepare the Lemon Sauce. In a small saucepan add the sugar, 1 cup of boiling water, and the lemon juice. Whisk together.
- Simmering water at medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, whisking constantly.
- After the sauce has cooled slightly, whisk in the melted butter. In a shaker place 2 tbsp of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of cold water. Shake until there are no lumps. Pour into sugar mixture slowly while whisking mixture a little at a time till you have a sauce consistency. You may not use all of the cornstarch mixture.
- Drain raisins or cranberries and add to the lemon sauce. Continue to cook for 2 minutes whisking constantly so it won't scorch. If you make the sauce before you are ready to use it, place a lid directly on the pan to keep a skin from forming. Leftovers can be chilled and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prepare the whipped cream: In a medium bowl combine the cold cream and 2 teaspoons of sugar. With an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Do not over whip. Keep the cream chilled until ready to serve. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and serve.
- To serve: Lemon raisin sauce should be warm and spoon over gingerbread. Enjoy!
- You may use one or both toppings.
- This makes a great winter dessert. Store any leftover cake at room temperature wrapped tightly in plastic.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh grated ginger and freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
- If you don't have molasses, you can substitute an equal amount of honey or maple syrup.
- To make the gingerbread men more festive, decorate them with royal icing or colored sprinkles.
- The gingerbread dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The gingerbread men can be baked ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To make the raisin sauce, you can use any type of raisins you like. Golden raisins or sultanas would both be good choices.
- The raisin sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
This classic gingerbread recipe with homemade raisin sauce brings a satisfying chewing texture and warmth in every bite, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season. It's easy to make and can be stored for several days, making it ideal for busy families and those who enjoy a sweet ending or a quick snack. Whether you serve it as a sweet delicacy or a festive centerpiece, this gingerbread with raisin sauce is sure to impress your family and friends.
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