Gingerbread Cake Recipe

By Lady Butterfly

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
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.