Slow Cooker Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (15 ounce) can of pumpkin puree
• 1 (12 ounce) can of evaporated milk
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 (15 ounce) box of gingerbread cake mix
• 1 cup of water

Lemon Sauce:

• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of cornstarch
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest

Preparation Time:

• 10 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 6 hours on low

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Grease a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. Gradually add the gingerbread cake mix to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, and cornstarch.
6. Gradually whisk in the melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
7. Pour the lemon sauce evenly over the gingerbread batter.
8. Cook on low for 6 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Serve warm with additional lemon sauce, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 12 grams
• Saturated Fat: 6 grams
• Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
• Sodium: 350 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Sugar: 35 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful gingerbread cake
• Tangy and sweet lemon sauce
• Perfect for a holiday dessert or a cozy winter evening

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The gingerbread flavor is perfect and the lemon sauce is the perfect complement."
• "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!"
• "This is a great recipe for a slow cooker. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
• If you do not have a slow cooker, you can bake the cake in a 9x13-inch baking dish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• You can use any type of cake mix you like, but gingerbread cake mix will give the best flavor.