Glorified Gingerbread

Name: Glorified Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 4 c. flour; 1 c. shortening; 2 eggs; 8 Tbsp. molasses; 1 tsp. ginger; scant pinch of salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. soda; 2 Tbsp. hot water; 2 c. sour milk or buttermilk; raisins and nuts (as desired)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2274 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Glorified Gingerbread – a delicious recipe with sugar, flour, shortening, eggs, molasses, ginger. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
4 c. flour
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
8 Tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
scant pinch of salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. hot water
2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
raisins and nuts (as desired)

1
Sift flour and sugar.
2
Mix shortening, making crumbs.
3
Save 1 cup crumbs for top of cake.
4
Drop into remaining crumbs the unbeaten eggs, molasses, milk, spices and salt.
5
Mix until creamy. Add soda dissolved in hot water.
6
Add nuts and raisins.
7
Sprinkle top of cake with saved crumbs.
8
Bake in 14 x 10 x 2-inch sheet pan at 375u00b0 until cake leaves side of pan.
9
Great with whipped cream.

2274

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

305

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 4 c. flour, 1 c. shortening, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Glorified Gingerbread 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
Calories
2274 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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