HARD SAUCE FOR CAKE

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My grandmother often dressed up leftover plain cake with this sauce. It also goes well with gingerbread. For fun, I love to page through my great-grandmother's old cookbooks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 15 minutes until smooth, thickened and clear. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Serve warm over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Liaqat Manj
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I love how rich and creamy this hard sauce is. It's the perfect topping for a special occasion dessert.


Risab acharya
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This is the best hard sauce recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Software User
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This hard sauce is so versatile. I've used it on cakes, cookies, and even ice cream.


Power Group
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This was my first time making hard sauce, and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ifeanyi Micah
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I've made this hard sauce several times, and it's always a hit.


Alice Omotoso
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This hard sauce is the perfect topping for a classic chocolate cake.


Imran Ishaq
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I made this hard sauce for my husband's birthday cake, and he loved it.


Md Nowshad
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This hard sauce is easy to make and tastes great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Henock Helvi
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This hard sauce was a great addition to my holiday dessert table.


Julian Bonnici
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I've been looking for a good hard sauce recipe, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Kim Yoon
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This was the best hard sauce I've ever had. It was so smooth and creamy.


Gideon Kirui
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This hard sauce is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect treat to enjoy on a special occasion.


Paradise
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I love how versatile this hard sauce is. I've used it on cakes, cookies, and even ice cream, and it's always delicious.


Sharons Kanweri
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This was my first time making hard sauce, and it was surprisingly easy. The sauce turned out great, and it was a hit with my family.


Dhanika
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I've made this hard sauce countless times, and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Walliullah Qurashi
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This hard sauce was the perfect complement to my chocolate cake. It was rich, creamy, and flavorful, and it added a touch of elegance to the dessert.