Gingerbread With Fresh Fruit
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup shortening
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2⁄3 cup molasses
- 2 1⁄2 cups sifted flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
- 1 cup boiling water
directions
- Mix together shortening, sugar and egg. Blend in molasses and water. Sift together dru ingredients and stir in beating until smooth. Pour into 9-inch square pan. Bake at 325F for 40-50 minutes.
- When cooled, serve with your favorite fruit, or fruit cocktail.
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