My Best Gingerbread

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 c. hot water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. baking molasses
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream the shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add beaten egg and molasses, then the dry ingredients which have been sifted together.
  3. 3
    Add hot water last and beat until smooth.
  4. 4
    The batter is soft, but it makes a fine cake.
  5. 5
    Bake in greased pan for 35 minutes at 350°. Makes 15 generous servings.

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