Gingerbread
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Served Person: 0
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup light molasses
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Carbohydrate 291.547440234116 g
- Cholesterol 404.304358048759 mg
- Fat 208.398725089388 g
- Fiber 5.82230007602114 g
- Protein 20.0892600236283 g
- Saturated Fat 115.315106060457 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (726g)
- Sodium 3408.36600303818 mg
- Sugar 285.725140158095 g
- Trans Fat 13.2887497045956 g
- Calories 3089 calories
Gingerbread, a classic holiday treat, is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table. This recipe is for a traditional gingerbread cake, but you can also use it to make gingerbread cookies or other treats.
Gingerbread is a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed in many different ways. You can serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, or you can let it cool and then frost it with your favorite frosting. Gingerbread can also be used to make gingerbread houses, which are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays.
No matter how you choose to enjoy it, gingerbread is a delicious and festive treat that is sure to bring joy to your holiday season.
Step-by-step
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.
Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.
Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
Bring water to a boil and add alternately with flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.
