I had a hard time taking a picture of this dessert that would do it justice. You will just have to take my word for it, that it was AMAZINGLY delicious! My husband said it was his new Christmas favorite. We loved it warm right out of the oven. It was an added bonus that baking this made my house smell wonderful. I think you could add a dollop of freshly whipped cream on top, if you wanted to (I am going to do that next time). I can’t remember who gave me this recipe, but I am so glad that I finally got around to trying it out. It really was fantastic! A perfect dessert for a holiday gathering! Merry Christmas!
Gingerbread Cake with Cream Sauce
submitted by Melanie
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups flour
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp salt
Mix until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup of the above mixture for the streusel topping. To this, add 1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired.
To the remainder, mix in
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
Pour batter into a well-greased 13×9 baking pan. sprinkle with the reserved streusel topping. Bake at 350 for 28-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Watch carefully so you don’t overbake. Let cool slightly, and serve warm with Cream Sauce.
Cream Sauce
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
dash ginger
Combine and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir 4 minutes. Serve and warm sauce over gingerbread. Refrigerate any remaining sauce.
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The picture is fine, it has most certainly given me a craving. Lovely texture all around.
Sounds amazing!! Definetely going to go on my list of things to try:)
I have been looking around for a Christmas day dessert. I think I might have to try this one..
Yummy!
Sounds so good.
It makes my mouth water just looking at it!!
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Definitely making this Christmas Eve! Thanks!
This looks fabulous! Definitely on the list of things to make when I get back to the kitchen. Miss you, Mel!
This looks fabulous! Definitely on the list of things to make when I get back to the kitchen. Miss you, Mel!
Oh, it looks pretty amazing to me!! I wanted to make some this year, so I think I will be trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Looks delish, I can smell the ginger. I do love cream sauce! Have a Merry Christmas.
I hate when I get an un photogenic food! SOunds divine
So tempting… yummy!
Merry Christmas!
I made this for our Christmas dinner and it was delicious!!! Thanks for sharing.
this is a very tasty and easy recipe, I make it quite frequently….thanks for sharing!
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