Streusel Topped Gingerbread With Butter Sauce Recipe

This holiday favorite, originally from my local paper, is a family pleaser! Easy to make ahead, this simple gingerbread recipe features a buttery, cinnamon-spiced streusel topping and a rich, optional butter sauce that elevates it to decadent perfection. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in – double the recipe for a larger crowd!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 269.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Streusel Topped Gingerbread With Butter Sauce

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How to Make Streusel Topped Gingerbread With Butter Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease the bottom of an 8-inch square or round baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (113g) granulated sugar and ¼ cup (57g) margarine until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Reserve ⅓ cup of the streusel mixture.
  7. To the remaining crumb mixture, add ½ teaspoon baking soda.
  8. Mix until just combined.
  9. Add ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk, ⅓ cup (80ml) molasses, and 1 large egg.
  10. Blend until just combined, do not overmix.
  11. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with the reserved streusel topping.
  12. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. While the gingerbread bakes, prepare the butter sauce:
  14. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  15. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
  16. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  17. Serve warm gingerbread topped with the decadent butter sauce (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

27g

Carbs

13g

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