SCOTTISH GINGERBREAD

Scottish Gingerbread image

This gingerbread differs from our own North American one although both have European origins.

Provided by Carol

Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup molasses
2 eggs
1 cup beer
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup raisins
½ cup diced candied orange peel
½ cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

Stir together the flours, spices, and baking soda.
In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar and molasses. Beat in the eggs, then the beer. Beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the raisins, orange peel, and almonds. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 157.4 mg, Sugar 15.8 g