GINGERBREAD CAKE

By á-2245

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

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine water and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mix-ture. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan.
Bake at 3500 for 28-32 minutes or un¬til a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped topping. Yield: 9 servings.