Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
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.
2
Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; add batter. Bake at 350u00b0 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.
3
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.

839

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cake flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 4 teaspoons ground ginger, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cake With Lemon 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.

Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce

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