Categories: Sweet Breads- Coffee Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. minced crystalized ginger
• Lemon Sauce:
• 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Into an 8-inch round cake pan, sift together the flour, brown sugar, ground ginger and baking soda. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the apple cider, oil molasses, vinegar, and crystalized ginger. With a fork, stir just until the batter is smooth.

3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the cake to a wire rack.

4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, lemon zest, ; lemon juice, and vanilla. Refrigerate.

5. Cut the warm gingerbread into wedges and serve accompanied by the lemon sauce.

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