Old Fashion Ginger Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F Grease and flour 9x13 cake pan (can use something like Bakers Joy if desired).

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl, cream together molasses, brown sugar, and the lard or butter until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Mix in well beaten eggs.

5. 5

   Set aside.

6. 6

   Bring water to boil; measure out 1 cup and dissolve the baking soda in the water.

7. 7

   Set aside.

8. 8

   In separate bowl mix together cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, salt and flour.

9. 9

   Add the dry ingredients slowly to the creamed mixture and mix well.

10. 10

    Stir in the boiling water/soda mixture (while still hot).

11. 11

    Whisk quickly to incorporate all ingredients well.

12. 12

    Pour into prepared cake pan and bake 28-33 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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