Pumpkin Gingerbread

this is a wonderful pairing of flavors, nice change from regular gingerbread

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  soft shortening
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  cup  sour milk
• 1⁄2 cup  thick pumpkin (strained)
• 1⁄2 cup dark molasses
• 2 1⁄4 cups  sifted all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar and egg.
2. Blend molasses, sour milk and pumpkin together.
3. Sift flour, soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon together.
4. Combine all mixture and beat until smooth.
5. Pour into well-greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
6. Bake 45 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees F.