This cake is beyond the beyond, and I don't say that lightly! I look forward to making it during the winter - all its spices and creamy sauciness can really shake you out of the winter blahs! I served this at a Baby Shower and overheard someone saying...."this cake has to be a sin!" Okay, enough said-now let's bake!Ginger Cake in Butter Cream Sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup hot water
In a med. size bowl whisk together dry ingredients. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream the butter, eggs, and molasses. By hand, stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture until combined. Stir in hot water making sure not to over mix. Pour into a well greased 9x13 and bake for 25 - 30 minutes. You can also use a bundt cake pan if you prefer things a little fancier!
Butter Cream Sauce
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cup Whipping Cream
In a saucepan melt butter - add sugar and cream, bring to a boil and let boil for 1 min stirring constantly. Let cool.
Pour desired amount of sinful sauce onto individual plates. Place a piece of cake on sauce and drizzle with a little more sauce, because you just can't help yourself! Place a dollop of real whipped cream on top and dust lightly with cinnamon. Prepare to die!
