Vanilla Sauce For Gingerbread Cake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is another of my mother-in-laws recipes. It is a warm vanilla sauce that is delightful served over my gingerbread recipe. Cut 3 inch squares of cake and ladle sauce generously over. YUM Ingredients:
1/2 cup granulated sugar |
2 tbsp cornstarch |
1/4 tsp salt |
2 cups boiling water |
4 tbsp butter |
2 tsp vanilla extract |
dash nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a pan.
2. Add the water gradually, stirring constantly.
3. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes or until clear and thickened, while stirring constantly.
4. Then stir in remaining ingredients.
5. Serve hot; this is not as good cold. Leftovers can be reheated.
6. Makes 2 cups.
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