Goldilocks would definitely have loved these little cakes. Fun for kids and the big kid in all of us!
These little gingerbread cakes have been a favorite for many years. The lemon syrup is a perfect pairing with the gingerbread flavor. I found the little pancake molds at a dollar store a few years ago and they have been so much fun to make for the grandkids. Of course the pancakes taste just a good in their round, usual form but the little bear cakes just make you want to smile. So fun! The eyes are raisins, the mouth a dried cranberry and the nose a piece of dried mango rolled in a ball.
1 1/3 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1 1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup molasses
3 Tbs. salad oil
Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon.
Beat egg with milk in a large bowl. Beat in molasses, then oil. Add flour mixture and stir just until combined. (Batter can be a little lumpy)
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter on a hot griddle.
Lemon Syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbs. cornstarch
pinch of nutmeg
1 cup hot water
2 Tbs. butter
1/2 tsp. lemon zest (only the yellow, no white of rind)
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
In a medium saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tbs. cornstarch, and a pinch of nutmeg. Gradually mix in 1 cup of hot water. Cook, stirring over medium heat until mixture is thick and clear. Add 2 Tbs. butter or margarine, 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, and 2 tsp. lemon juice. Stir until the butter melts.
Makes about 1 1/2 cup syrup
Wishing you smiles and warm hugs!
-Debbie-
3 comments:
Do you have the recipe for the lemon syrup?
Thanks for asking for the lemon syrup recipe. I now have it entered on the post. I hope you and your family enjoy this fun little pancake.
Debbie - I love the mold... Wish it was available somewhere (but dollar stores are notorious for never getting things in ever again!) What a fun idea - my grandkids would eat these up!
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