Scottish Ginger Cake

Directions

1. 1
   A rich cake, this improves with keeping in an airtight tin.
2. 2
   Very nice served with tea.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 325F (165C).
4. 4
   Generously grease an 8 inch square baking pan; set aside.
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   Sift flour, salt, baking soda and ground ginger into a large bowl.
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   Stir in raisins (plump them in some sherry or water before using), candied peel and cystallized ginger; set aside.
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   In a medium-size saucepan, combine molasses, butter and brown sugar.
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   Stir over low heat until butter is melted.
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   Remove from heat.
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    Beat in eggs and milk.
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    Make a well in center of reserved dry ingredients.
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    Pour in molasses mixture and beat thoroughly.
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    Pour into cake pan.
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    Bake 1 1/4 hours, or until top springs back when lightly touched with finger.
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    Cool in pan on a wire rack.
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    Makes 8 to 12 servings.