Gingerbread Cake Recipe

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"This dark moist cake combines the old-fashioned flavors of ginger and molasses," says Ila Alderman of Galax, Virginia. "The recipe was passed down to me from a dear aunt."

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Gingerbread Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 9 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Whipped topping

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the water and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped topping. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 241 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Gingerbread Cake in Taste of Home April/May 2002, p41

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Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by 1275

Great cake; very simple. I would recommend not using as much molasses; it can be a little overpowering. Also be sure to use mild flavor molasses. Instead of whipped topping, I made a cream cheese icing with 1/4 cup softened butter, 3 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk. Very moist! Will make again.

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Flenner

Simple to make and very moist

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2009 by lovelylinda7

where are the ingredients?

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2009 by jadair

want to try

 
 
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