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Warm Gingerbread Cake with Cream Sauce

December 20, 2010 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 31 Comments

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Warm Gingerbread Cake with Cream Sauce


I had a hard time taking a picture of this Warm Gingerbread Cake with Cream Sauce 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!

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Ingredients

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Step One

  • 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

Step Two

  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs

Cream Sauce

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • dash ginger

Instructions

Part One

  1. 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.

Step Two

  1. After taking out the 1/2 cup for the topping–mix in the rest of the ingredients listed under Part Two.
  2. 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. 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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Comments

  1. Karianne says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:49 am

    I love to make this recipe during the Christmas season, always warms everyone into spirit!
    Sooo good!
    Thx Sisters!
    Karianne

  2. Karianne says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:49 am

    I love to make this recipe during the Christmas season, always warms everyone into spirit!
    Sooo good!
    Thx Sisters!
    Karianne

  3. nina says

    April 1, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    this is a very tasty and easy recipe, I make it quite frequently….thanks for sharing!

  4. nina says

    April 1, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    this is a very tasty and easy recipe, I make it quite frequently….thanks for sharing!

  5. Meridee says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    I made this for our Christmas dinner and it was delicious!!! Thanks for sharing.

  6. Meridee says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    I made this for our Christmas dinner and it was delicious!!! Thanks for sharing.

  7. Brad Fallon says

    December 25, 2010 at 6:15 am

    So tempting… yummy!
    Merry Christmas!

  8. Brad Fallon says

    December 25, 2010 at 6:15 am

    So tempting… yummy!
    Merry Christmas!

  9. Leslie says

    December 22, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    I hate when I get an un photogenic food! SOunds divine

  10. Leslie says

    December 22, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    I hate when I get an un photogenic food! SOunds divine

  11. cindy says

    December 22, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Looks delish, I can smell the ginger. I do love cream sauce! Have a Merry Christmas.

  12. cindy says

    December 22, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Looks delish, I can smell the ginger. I do love cream sauce! Have a Merry Christmas.

  13. Patty Ann says

    December 20, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    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.

  14. Patty Ann says

    December 20, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    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.

  15. Mindy says

    December 20, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    This looks fabulous! Definitely on the list of things to make when I get back to the kitchen. Miss you, Mel!

  16. Mindy says

    December 20, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    This looks fabulous! Definitely on the list of things to make when I get back to the kitchen. Miss you, Mel!

  17. Mindy says

    December 20, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    This looks fabulous! Definitely on the list of things to make when I get back to the kitchen. Miss you, Mel!

  18. Mindy says

    December 20, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    This looks fabulous! Definitely on the list of things to make when I get back to the kitchen. Miss you, Mel!

  19. Melissa says

    December 20, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Definitely making this Christmas Eve! Thanks!

  20. Melissa says

    December 20, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Definitely making this Christmas Eve! Thanks!

  21. ..... says

    December 20, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    Sounds so good.
    It makes my mouth water just looking at it!!
    Stop by at scrumptiousisters.blogspot.com

  22. ..... says

    December 20, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    Sounds so good.
    It makes my mouth water just looking at it!!
    Stop by at scrumptiousisters.blogspot.com

  23. Lesa says

    December 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    I have been looking around for a Christmas day dessert. I think I might have to try this one..

    Yummy!

  24. Lesa says

    December 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    I have been looking around for a Christmas day dessert. I think I might have to try this one..

    Yummy!

  25. Holly says

    December 20, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Sounds amazing!! Definetely going to go on my list of things to try:)

  26. Holly says

    December 20, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Sounds amazing!! Definetely going to go on my list of things to try:)

  27. Jennifurla says

    December 20, 2010 at 11:59 am

    The picture is fine, it has most certainly given me a craving. Lovely texture all around.

  28. Jennifurla says

    December 20, 2010 at 11:59 am

    The picture is fine, it has most certainly given me a craving. Lovely texture all around.

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