Great-grandma's ginger cake

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2¼ cup Flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Ground ginger
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons Salt
dash Ground cloves
½ cup Sugar
½ cup Shortening
⅔ cup Molasses
1 each Egg, beaten
¾ cup Boiling water
Whipped topping

Directions

Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add molasses and egg; mix well. Stir in the dry ingredients alternately with water. Pour into a greased 9" square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into squares; top with a dollop of whipped topping. Leftovers will keep several days in an airtight container. Serves: 9 From: "Taste of Home" Magazine, April/May 1995

Submitted By DEBBIE CARLSON On 04-14-95

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