Ginger Bars (Gingerbread Cake)

These ginger bars are a family favorite. They taste great sprinkled with confectioner's sugar or with a dollop of lemon pudding.

• Ready In: 42 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add eggs; beat well.
3. Beat in water and molasses.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, and spices; add molasses mixture.
5. Spread into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes, or until bars are done.
7. Cool.
8. Dust with confectioner's sugar.