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Gingerbread I

SUBMITTED BY: Kathleen Dickerson PHOTO BY: CRISTOFERO

"An old fashioned treat, warm and spicy."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 31 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 8x8 inch square

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup light molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.
  3. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by THEJUDAHLION
I doubled this and made some for my 96 year old Kentucky Granny. She loved it. And she has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2003 by PMEANEY
I just follow the cooking instructions and this cake turned out perfect.....just like my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2006 by PEACHESNCREAM2
This is the exact recipe I've used to make gingerbread for years. I've tried other recipes,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by Charlene
I really enjoyed this cake. It was easy to make with ingredients I had on hand. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by TRISTIA
I had a spur of the moment christmas feeling, and needed a gingerbread cake, and this was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2002 by MDKOBE
A little too much molasses, took on the taste of molasses. Not like I remember it as a kid MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by RueBarbe
I checked the cake at 25 minutes and it was done. Maybe over-done? It is a touch dry. After... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by Peaseblossom
Like other reviewers have stated, I found this gingerbread a little dry. However, after I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by IANSMOMMY2004
Yummy, I doubled the spices as suggested...perfect. Mine was a little dry because my oven runs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2002 by RAPUNZEL43
EASY & DELICIOUS...WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR. MORE

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