Gingerbread With Streusel Topping

Submitted by sweetcakes

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• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup hot water, scant
• 2 1⁄2 cups sifted flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• Topping

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup nuts, chopped

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Cream shortening and sugar.
3. Add egg, molasses and dry ingredients sifted together.
4. Add hot water and beat until smooth.
5. Pour in a greased 9x13 pan.
6. Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle on top.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.