Mrs. Wilkes Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce Recipe

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Mrs. Wilkes Gingerbread With Lemon Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • whipped topping (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 365°.
  2. Cream the sugar and the Crisco, add the eggs. Dissolve the baking soda in buttermilk and add to this mixture.
  3. Add the molasses, spices, salt and flour.
  4. Grease and flour two loaf pans.
  5. Bake in two 8x5-inch loaf pans for 20 minutes.
  6. Serve with whipped cream/lemon topping.
  7. To prepare LEMON TOPPING:.
  8. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a pan. Add the water and cook over low eat, for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens and boils .
  9. Remove from heat and add the lemon rind, juice and butter; stir till blended.
  10. Cool slightly before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 338.06 Kcal (1415 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.31g 13%
Cholesterol 28.75mg 10%
Sodium 1034.68mg 43%
Potassium 401.68mg 9%
Total Carbs 62.11g 21%
Sugars 31.45g 126%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 13%
Protein 4.86g 10%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 153.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 263.52 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.48g 13%
Cholesterol 22.41mg 10%
Sodium 806.53mg 43%
Potassium 313.11mg 9%
Total Carbs 48.41g 21%
Sugars 24.52g 126%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 13%
Protein 3.79g 10%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 17%
Calcium 119.4mg 15%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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