Hot Water Gingerbread

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. molasses
  • 3 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2/3 c. boiling water
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves or allspice

Directions

  1. 1
    Put molasses,
  2. 2
    shortening
  3. 3
    and sugar
  4. 4
    in
  5. 5
    mixing bowl. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and pour into bowl.
  6. 6
    Mix well and let cool. Add
  7. 7
    eggs, nuts and raisins.
  8. 8
    Mix and sift remaining ingredients.
  9. 9
    Add to mixture in bowl, mix well until smooth.
  10. 10
    Pour into 8 x 8 x 2-inch cake pan.
  11. 11
    Bake in 350° oven for about 50 to 60 minutes.

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