Best 9 Lemon Sauce For Crazy Gingerbread Recipes

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Lemon sauce is a classic and versatile sauce with a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread perfectly. It is an easy sauce to make, and it can be used to flavor both gingerbread and other desserts.

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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.

LEMON SAUCE I



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Wonderful dessert sauce. Serve with gingerbread or cake.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir in boiling water, then simmer over low heat until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE



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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

1/4 cup shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup boiling water
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
LEMON SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1 large egg, beaten
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

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.

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

LEMON SAUCE (FOR CRAZY GINGERBREAD)



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This is just a basic lemon sauce to be served over gingerbread (see my Crazy Gingerbread recipe). Mmm...lemon!

Provided by TapestryThreads

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash salt
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Stir in water and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
  • Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Stir until butter is melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Serve with gingerbread, bread pudding, or other desserts.

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

LEMON SAUCE FOR CRAZY GINGERBREAD



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Categories     Lemon

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash salt
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Stir until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Serve with gingerbread, bread pudding, or other desserts.

ALL-BRANAND#153; GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE



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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

1 cup Kellogg's® All-Bran® Original cereal
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt*
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened*
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
Lemon Sauce:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

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



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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

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup mild-flavor (light) or full-flavor (dark) molasses
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/4 cups water
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor for the sauce. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Zest the lemons before juicing them: Lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the sauce. Be sure to zest the lemons before you juice them, so you don't lose any of the zest.
  • Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the sauce. If you use salted butter, be sure to taste the sauce before adding additional salt.
  • Cook the sauce over low heat: Cooking the sauce over low heat prevents it from curdling. Be patient and stir the sauce constantly until it has thickened.
  • Serve the sauce warm: Lemon sauce is best served warm. You can reheat it gently over low heat or in the microwave.

Conclusion:

Lemon sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. It is perfect for drizzling over gingerbread, pancakes, waffles, and ice cream. It can also be used as a glaze for roasted chicken or fish. With its bright, tangy flavor, lemon sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.

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