GINGERBREAD II

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You can make gingerbread in your microwave oven using this recipe that also gives a delicious lemon sauce for topping.

Provided by Ann Hammock

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup molasses
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Cream 1/4 of the butter and the brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.
  • Mix flour with cinnamon, ginger, and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Pour batter into an 8 or 9 inch microwave safe glass pan.
  • Microwave for 4 to 5 minutes on medium. Rotate 4 times while cooking. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes on high. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Serve warm or cold with Lemon Sauce.
  • To Make Lemon Sauce: Combine the white sugar and cornstarch. Stir until well mixed; add water. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds, until mixture has thickened and boiled for 30 seconds. Watch carefully so that it does not boil over. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

zafar iqbal jatoi
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This gingerbread is a classic holiday treat. It's delicious and easy to make.


Lisa Stephanie
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I've made this gingerbread several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of spices and sweetness.


MDASIF SHIKE
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This is the easiest gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's perfect for busy holiday bakers.


Amine Alahian
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I made this gingerbread for my family and they loved it! It's a great holiday treat.


Yazmin Valadez
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This gingerbread is delicious! I love the combination of spices.


Shan Gujjar
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I love this recipe! The gingerbread is always perfect and the frosting is to die for.


Tugabirwe Faith
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This is the best gingerbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Dinesh Rai
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I made this gingerbread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chewy texture and the sweet and spicy flavor.


Iyannah King
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This gingerbread is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive, flavorful, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again next year.


Debra Faiza
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind. The molasses and spices give it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Carlos Herandez
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This gingerbread recipe is a keeper! It's incredibly easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. My kitchen smelled like Christmas while it was baking.