HOT WATER GINGERBREAD

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This is a moist, old-fashioned dessert which your family will love!-Marjorie Green, South Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter, softened
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Whipped topping

Steps:

Combine flour, sugar, salt, ginger and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl, beat egg, molasses, water and butter until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients; beat for 1 minute. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over gingerbread. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting. Top each square with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.