Ingredients
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter-flavor shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream, for garnish
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 9 pan, preferably a shiny one.
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Step 2: Bring water to a boil and stir in baking soda. Whisk dry ingredients and set aside.
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Step 3: In mixer, cream molasses, sugar, shortening and eggs. Add dry ingredients, alternating with boiling water, mixing well.
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Step 4: Bake for 35 minutes, or until done.
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