If one of your holiday traditions includes savoring the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread, then you will enjoy experimenting with a delicious twist on this classic recipe. Instead of a traditional gingerbread loaf, why not tempt your taste buds with the delectable combination of soft, chewy gingerbread cake bursting with plump, juicy raisins? The marriage of spicy, sweet ginger and the natural sweetness of raisins creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. It's an easy-to-follow recipe that doesn't require any special equipment or advanced baking skills.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RAISIN GINGERBREAD MUFFINS
These muffins are my husband's favorite year-round. He likes them warm and topped with cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. I like them because they're easy to make and they freeze beautifully.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield About 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and molasses. Combine 2 cups flour, baking soda, ginger, allspice and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Toss the raisins with the remaining flour; stir into batter., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
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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.
GINGERBREAD WITH PECANS AND RAISINS
This makes a soft, spongy, cake-like gingerbread. From robertsplace.ca, a great source for British recipes.
Provided by Pesto lover
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan.
- Mix together in a bowl the flour, soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
- With a mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese with the sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time until smooth and fluffy.
- Reduce speed of mixer to low and add in the molasses and hot water. Keep beating until incorporated. Add in flour mixture, by large spoonfuls untill well blended.
- By hand, mix in the pecans and raisins with a large spoon.
- Pour batter into baking pan and bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool well before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.3, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 87.1, Sodium 274.6, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 36.2, Protein 5.5
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.
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.
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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 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
Tips:
- To make sure your gingerbread cake is perfectly moist, use a combination of butter and oil in the batter. The butter will add richness and flavor, while the oil will help keep the cake moist and tender.
- For a more intense gingerbread flavor, use a combination of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in the batter. You can also add a bit of grated fresh ginger for an extra kick.
- If you don't have any raisins on hand, you can substitute another dried fruit, such as cranberries, cherries, or currants. You can also add some chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for a crunchy texture.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter. You can also use a parchment paper liner for easy cleanup.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake, so be careful not to overcook it.
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
Conclusion:
Raisin-filled gingerbread cake is a delicious and festive holiday treat. With its warm spices, moist texture, and sweet raisins, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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