OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD CAKE

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake image

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 c all purpose flour
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 tsp ginger, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp cider vinegar (may use white vinegar)
1/3 c vegetable oil
1 c cold water

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or spray an 8" or 9" square pan that is at least 2" deep.
2. This can be mixed right in the pan. Measure all the dry ingredients into the prepared pan. Make 3 wells in the flour, and put the vanilla, vinegar, and oil into the 3 wells. Pour the cup of water over all and stir together with a fork until well blended.
3. Here is how I prefer to do it: Whisk the dry ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk the liquid ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. I think mine was done at 33 minutes. Cool in pan. May be iced with the following glaze:
5. Orange Glaze: Whisk a dash of salt into 2 tablespoons orange juice. Add up to 2 (or so) cups of powdered sugar until thick glaze consistency is reached. Spread on cake and allow to cool before cutting into squares.