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.

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Landyn Maxie
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The lemon sauce really makes this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Sanjay Bayalkoti
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly.


Dee Walex
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I made this cake for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Zaman Jamali
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This gingerbread cake with lemon sauce was absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.