Gingerbread

This is not a gingerbread cookie. This is a dense, moist cake. Serve with whipped cream and/or a sprinkling of powdered sugar. It is fabulous.
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Serves:
- Yields:
- Units:
3
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ingredients
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Place in a small bowl
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Place in a large Bowl
- 1⁄4 cup shortening
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup light molasses
- 1 1⁄2 cups flour
- 1⁄2 cup boiling water (do not put in the bowl yet)
directions
- Slowly add the contents of the small bowl, alternating with 1/2 cup boiling water.
- Beat until creamy.
- Grease and wax paper an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
- Bake at 350 (325 for glass pan) for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove from pan while still warm.
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