Ginger Cake With Raisin Sauce Recipe

Name: Ginger Cake With Raisin Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 2 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup Crisco shortening; 1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup boiling water; sauce; 1 cup water; 1/2 - 3/4 cup raisins; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

Servings: persons

cake
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
2/3 cup boiling water
sauce
1 cup water
1/2 - 3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

1
For the cake: Mix the first 5 dry ingredients together and set aside.
2
Beat Crisco and sugar until well blended.
3
Add molasses and beat well.
4
Add eggs one at a time beating well between each one.
5
Add half of flour mixture and mix well.
6
Add 1/3 cup of boiling water and mix well.
7
Add the rest of the dry and mix well.
8
Add rest of boiling water and mix well.
9
Pour cake batter in a greased 8X8 baking pan and cook for 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
10
For the sauce: Add the warm water and raisins in small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Remove pan from heat.
12
In a larger saucepan add the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and vinegar and stir well.
13
Add the hot raisin mixture and stir well cooking over medium heat for 2-3 minutes as mixture thickens.
14
Remove from heat and stir in butter.
15
Pour over the cut squares of cake.

903

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 2 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Ginger Cake With Raisin Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ginger Cake With Raisin Sauce

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