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Lemon Toped Gingerbread
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 8
The best Holidays Gingerbread from the best of Better Homes... Yummy gingerbread is even better when you serve it with a sweet-tart lemon sauce. For a pretty presentation, top each serving with whipped cream! Read more
Ingredients:
gingerbread
1/2 cup gold medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 cup gold medal® whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white
sauce
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325ºF. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat all gingerbread ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
2. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.
3. In 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar, cornstarch and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. Serve sauce with gingerbread.
By RecipeOfHealth.com