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Gingerbread Cake

By: Shannon Sides

"In Selma, Alabama, Shannon Sides drizzles an easy orange sauce over homemade gingerbread for an old-fashioned holiday dessert. Cut just the number of squares needed, so you can use the extra cake to make the two change-of-pace gingerbread treats on this page."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup water
1 egg
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
ORANGE SAUCE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add the molasses, water and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat until combined. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with cake.