Great-Grandma's Ginger Cake
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SERVINGS: 9
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash ground cloves
- 3/4 cup water
- Whipped topping
Directions:
In a small mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped topping. Yield: 9 servings.