Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter (no substitutions)
- ¼ cup lard
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark molasses (blackstrap molasses works best)
- 1 cup hot water
How to Make
-
Step 1: Mix together the butter and the lard.
-
Step 2: Cream shortening and sugar.
-
Step 3: Add egg and molasses.
-
Step 4: Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture.
-
Step 5: Add hot water and beat smooth. Batter is soft but makes a fine cake.
-
Step 6: Bake in large shallow greased pan, 9"x13"x2", for about 35 minutes at 325-350' F.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
This page is built for your convenience in the kitchen.
If you want helpful tools, tips and recipes from our community of real cooks, please consider signing up.
Oh... And one more thing... We also have some pretty wild forums.