GREAT-GRANDMA'S GINGER CAKE

Great-Grandma's Ginger Cake image

I received this recipe from my great-grandmother and it one of my favorite cakes to make during the holidays. It is so tasty.-Teresa Pelkey, Cherry Valley, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup molasses
1 egg
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cloves
3/4 cup water
Whipped topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.