GINGERBREAD WITH ORANGE SAUCE

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Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup boiling water
2 cups orange juice
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease 9 inch square pan and set aside. Cream together butter and shortening, then add molasses, sugar and egg. Add flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cinnamon. Mix to combine. Mix in boiling water until fully incorporated, then pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. For the sauce:Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil for 5 minutes. Serve warm pieces of cake with warm sauce and topped with whipping cream or a scoop of ice cream.

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