Gingerbread Cake

This classic cake is ideal and brings back memories of sitting at Meaghan’s table with a cup of tea.

• 2 1/3 c flour
• 1/3 c sugar
• 1 c molasses
• ¾c hot water
• ½c shortening (margarine)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp each: baking soda, ginger, cinnamon
• ¾ tsp salt

Beat all ingredients together for 3 min on medium speed. Pour into 8×8″ pan (greased & floured). Bake 50 min at 325F or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Brooke

My name is Brooke and I love to cook, hence the nickname. I am passionate about eating for pleasure and nutrition, making jam, and Pilates.