Gingerbread

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 2/3 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 c. white vegetable shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. molasses
  • whipped cream or topping
  • 2 c. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix flour, leavenings, salt and spices in large bowl.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening and sugar until light.
  3. 3
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. 4
    Mix molasses and 2 cups water.
  5. 5
    Add alternately with dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Pour into 2 greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pans.
  6. 6
    Bake in preheated 350° oven, about 35 minutes.
  7. 7
    Serve hot with whipped cream.
  8. 8
    Makes 24 servings.

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