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Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

By: Lucile Proctor  
"From Panguitch, Utah, Lucile Proctor shares a very moist spiced cake that's topped with an old-fashioned-tasting lemon sauce. 'The simple dessert is incredibly quick to make, so it's perfect for drop-in guests,' she assures."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • LEMON SAUCE:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, molasses and water; mix well. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt; add to creamed mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-8 minutes, rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cover with waxed paper; let stand for 5 minutes. Remove waxed paper and invert onto a serving plate. In a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, butter and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil; stir. Add a small amount to egg; beat well. Return all to the bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and peel. Cook 1 minute longer or until slightly thickened. Serve with the gingerbread.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by lunchlady 
This lemon sauce is fantastic! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by American 
Awsome recipe!!!! Perfect!!! Will make this over & over!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by steph.norris 
This is a wonderful recipe! Very good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by TopGunPollyAnna 
This was absolutely TERRIFIC!!! My kids have asked me to make it every single day since the... MORE

 
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