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Gingerbread Cake

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Submitted by: manama16

 

A richly flavored cake with ginger and molasses that is reminiscent of the cookie with the same name.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Whipped topping

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Method

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine water and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture. Pour into a greased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped topping.

 

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Number of Servings: 9

 

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