Mrs. Wilkes Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Mrs. Wilkes Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; ½ cup Crisco; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 6 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; whipped topping (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
½ cup Crisco
2 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
whipped topping (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 365.
2
Cream the sugar and the Crisco, add the eggs.
3
Dissolve the baking soda in buttermilk and add to this mixture.
4
Add the molasses, spices, salt and flour.
5
Grease and flour two loaf pans.
6
Bake in two 8x5-inch loaf pans for 20 minutes.
7
Serve with whipped cream/lemon topping.
8
To prepare LEMON TOPPING:.
9
Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a pan.
10
Add the water and cook over low eat, for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens and boils .
11
Remove from heat and add the lemon rind, juice and butter; stir till blended.
12
Cool slightly before serving.

1315

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

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: 1 cup sugar, ½ cup Crisco, 2 large eggs, beaten, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Wilkes Gingerbread 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.

Mrs. Wilkes Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce

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