Gingerbread II

You can make gingerbread in your microwave oven using this recipe that also gives a delicious lemon sauce for topping.

• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 1 cup warm water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream 1/4 of the butter and the brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.

Step 2

Mix flour with cinnamon, ginger, and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Pour batter into an 8 or 9 inch microwave safe glass pan.

Step 3

Microwave for 4 to 5 minutes on medium. Rotate 4 times while cooking. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes on high. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Serve warm or cold with Lemon Sauce.

Step 4

To Make Lemon Sauce: Combine the white sugar and cornstarch. Stir until well mixed; add water. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds, until mixture has thickened and boiled for 30 seconds. Watch carefully so that it does not boil over. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Serve warm or cold.