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Ingredients
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| molasses: 1 cup |
| baking soda: 2 tsp |
| water: 1 cup (boiling) |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 cups |
| ginger (minced): 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| whole nutmeg: 1 tsp |
| whole cloves: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| eggs: 2 (large//slightly beaten) |
Laura's Gingerbread
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
45 min -
Servings
16 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
- Blend sugar and shortening in a small bowl; stir in the molasses.
- Measure 1 cup of boiling water in a 2-cup measuring cup.
- Add the baking soda and mix well.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour and the spices.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until cake is done.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Gingerbread is delicious with applesauce, lemon sauce or whipped cream.
- Laura herself liked to add chocolate frosting!