Homemade gingerbread with lemon sauce is a fairly traditional american dessert — and super easy to make!

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Cut into 2 squares and top each serving with lemon sauce. In medium pan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt;

Stir small amount of hot mixture into 2 lightly beaten egg yolks, then return to hot mixture.

Pour into a greased 9″ square pan. Stir in the dry ingredients only to blend. Microwave on high for 45 seconds.

Cook 45 seconds longer or until slightly thickened.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Vinegar) mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Pour into the prepared baking tin.

Grated rind of 1 lemon. Gradually stir in boiling water. Add a small amount to egg;

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, lemon rind and water.

Serve warm over ginger bread slices. 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk soured with 1/2 tbs. (while gingerbread is cooling, make lemon sauce.) old fashioned lemon sauce.