Ginger Cakes

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening; add sugar, then molasses.
  2. 2
    Finally, add the boiling water.
  3. 3
    Add sifted dry ingredients, stirring all well after each addition.
  4. 4
    Add the well beaten eggs.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.
  6. 6
    (This recipe is over 150 years old.
  7. 7
    Given by Mrs. Reaford McCarter.)

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