GINGERBREAD WITH RAISIN SAUCE

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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

2-1/2 cups shortening
2-1/2 cups sugar
8 eggs
5 cups molasses
10 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
RAISIN SAUCE:
2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups water
3 cups golden raisins
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter

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 :

Mohammad Anwar
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The gingerbread was a bit too dry. I would recommend using a different recipe next time.


Md najmul Hossne
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The gingerbread was a bit too crumbly. I would recommend using a different recipe next time.


Sam Madden
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The gingerbread was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Lwazi Fredie
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The gingerbread was good, but it wasn't anything special. I would probably not make it again.


Azizastirs Jamila Thurman
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The gingerbread was very good, but it was a bit too dense for my taste. I would recommend using a different recipe next time.


Md Sagor rhoman
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The gingerbread was delicious, but the raisin sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a different sauce next time.


Mahabub islam Kajol
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The gingerbread was a little dry, but the raisin sauce helped to make it more moist. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again.


Shahid khoso
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This gingerbread was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the raisin sauce helped to balance it out. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would recommend it to others.


07 JADOON GAMING
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The gingerbread turned out perfectly and the raisin sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nursret Islam
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This gingerbread was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The raisin sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Taliah Gill
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This was the best gingerbread I've ever had! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Christopher Taruberekera
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I made this gingerbread for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. The raisin sauce was also a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Louise
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the gingerbread turned out perfect. The raisin sauce was also very good. I served it with whipped cream and it was a delicious dessert.


Valerie Holder
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but this recipe changed my mind. The raisins added a nice sweetness and the sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Lanka sanjyal
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I made this for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the spicy gingerbread and the sweet raisin sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Najoo Khan
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This gingerbread with raisin sauce was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves gingerbread.