MAW MAW'S GINGERBREAD

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Nothing smells better than gingerbread baking. This recipe dates back to before the 1960's.

Provided by Sharon Whitley @aggiemom20002000

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup(s) shortening
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) dark karo syrup
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/8 -1/4 teaspoon(s) (pinch) salt
1/2 cup(s) hot water
1/2 cup(s) milk
2 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
2 teaspoon(s) allspice, ground
2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground
2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1 - egg

Steps:

  • Mix flour and spices together.
  • In separate bowl, pour hot water over soda. Mix.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the flour mixture, then add water mixture. Mix until well blended. Pour into lightly greased 8'x8' square cake pan. Bake at 350F for approximately 25 minutes until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean.

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