Strawberry Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Chop strawberries, sprinkle with sugar, mix well, cover and refrigerate for an hour.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 12x8x2 baking dish.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. 4
   With electric beater, beat together oil, 1 cup sugar, salt and molasses.
5. 5
   Beat in egg.
6. 6
   In separate bowl combine flour, spices and baking soda.
7. 7
   Drain strawberries if any liquid, dredge berries with 2 tablespoons of flour mixture.
8. 8
   Add remaining flour mixture to first mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition.
9. 9
   Stir in strawberries.
10. 10
    Pour into baking dish.
11. 11
    Sprinkle top with 2 tablespoons sugar.
12. 12
    Bake for 35-40 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
13. 13
    Cut into squares and serve warm with butter or whipped cream -- or serve later cold.