Low-fat gingerbread

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
½teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPeeled/grated ginger root
¼cupBrown sugar, packed
1Egg, beaten
½cupBoiling water
1teaspoonGround ginger
teaspoonGround cloves
½teaspoonBaking powder
5ouncesBaby food pureed pears
½cupDark molasses

Directions

Sift together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into mixing bowl. Stir to blend. Add pureed pears, ginger root, brown sugar, egg, molasses and water. Stir just until blended.

Pour into 8-inch round baking pan sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Remove cake from pan and cool to warm on wire rack. Makes 6 servings.

Each serving contains about:

227 calories; 255 mg sodium; 35 mg cholesterol; 1 gram fat; 50 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams protein; .03 gram fiber; 5% calories from fat.

From: Earl Shelsby Date: 05-16-95 (159) Fido: Cooking