Hot Water Gingerbread

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1 c. molasses (dark Karo)
  • 1 c. hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Grease and flour 9 x 9 x 2-inch cake pan. Sift together first 6 ingredients.
  3. 3
    Work shortening until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4
    Slowly add sugar until light and creamy.
  5. 5
    Add beaten egg and molasses.
  6. 6
    Add flour mixture and hot water alternately, beating after each addition.
  7. 7
    Turn into pan and bake in moderate oven at 350° for 40 to 55 minutes or until done.

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