SOUTHERN GINGERBREAD

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I like to make this recipe for Christmas. The wonderful aroma of the gingerbread fills the entire house. I am a homemaker and mother of three children.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup molasses
3/4 cup hot water
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Additional nutmeg

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs; beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the molasses and hot water. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat just until combined., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a chilled small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar, beat until soft peaks form. Serve with gingerbread. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.