This recipe yields a light and spicy gingerbread cake making it a terrific Christmas-time recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup light molasses
- ½ cup boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan. Sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses. Add flour mixture and water. Beat until smooth.
Step 3
Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 196 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol16mg | 5% |
Sodium183mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars12g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium50mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 8% |
Potassium231mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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