Gingerbread Cake

Name: Gingerbread Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 c. light molasses; 1 1/2 c. flour; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. boiling water

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Gingerbread Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, egg, light molasses, flour, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. light molasses
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. boiling water

1
Stir shortening to soften.
2
Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg and molasses; beat thoroughly.
4
Mix together dry ingredients.
5
Add to molasses mixture alternately with the boiling water.
6
Beat after each addition.
7
Bake in greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan in moderate oven at 350u00b0 for about 35 to 40 minutes.
8
Serve warm; top with cream (whipped cream, Cool Whip or Dream Whip may be used).

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 c. light molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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