gingerbread cake
My holiday season baking hasn't really begun yet, but last night I got a craving for something swwet and spicy. Gingerbread is the perfect cake for the holidays, sweet, moist, fragrant and easy to make. Gingerbread is excellent served warm with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream, butterscotch sauce would also probably taste great.
2 1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup dark molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1 egg
1 tsp cinammon
1 tsp groung ginger
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Pre-heat over to 325ºF. Grease and flour a 9x9 inch cake pan. Beat all ingredients in mixer until smooth and creamy. Pour into pan. Bake at 325º for 50-55 minutes until top is light and springy and a toothpick comes out clean.
Comments
I love gingerbread cakes..