Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   and grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
3. 3
   Into a bowl sift together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
4. 4
   In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together oil and sugar until combined and beat in egg and molasses until combined well.
5. 5
   Gradually beat in flour mixture until combined and add water, beating until smooth.
6. 6
   Pour batter into pan and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool gingerbread in pan on a rack 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Run a thin knife around edge of pan and invert gingerbread onto rack to cool completely.
9. 9
   Serve gingerbread with whipped cream.