Ginger Cake with Raisin Sauce Recipe

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Ginger Cake with Raisin Sauce
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
535
Calories
Total time
70
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2-3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2-3/4 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar

Directions:

  1. For the cake: Mix the first 5 dry ingredients together and set aside.
  2. Beat Crisco and sugar until well blended.
  3. Add molasses and beat well.
  4. Add eggs one at a time beating well between each one.
  5. Add half of flour mixture and mix well.
  6. Add 1/3 cup of boiling water and mix well.
  7. Add the rest of the dry and mix well.
  8. Add rest of boiling water and mix well.
  9. Pour cake batter in a greased 8X8 baking pan and cook for 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  10. For the sauce: Add the warm water and raisins in small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
  11. Remove pan from heat.
  12. In a larger saucepan add the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and vinegar and stir well.
  13. Add the hot raisin mixture and stir well cooking over medium heat for 2-3 minutes as mixture thickens.
  14. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  15. Pour over the cut squares of cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 534.84 Kcal (2239 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.6g 32%
Cholesterol 39.77mg 13%
Sodium 976.71mg 41%
Potassium 480.69mg 10%
Total Carbs 84.31g 28%
Sugars 40.07g 160%
Dietary Fiber 4.74g 19%
Protein 5.86g 12%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 170.4mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 288.15 Kcal (1206 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.1g 32%
Cholesterol 21.42mg 13%
Sodium 526.21mg 41%
Potassium 258.98mg 10%
Total Carbs 45.42g 28%
Sugars 21.59g 160%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 19%
Protein 3.16g 12%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 2mg 21%
Calcium 91.8mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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