Gingerbread
Rich molasses and spice gingerbread cake, topped with whipped cream. This classic gingerbread is a family traditional recipe passed down from generations.
Servings: 12
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 cup crisco shortening
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 large egg room temp
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbs flour
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the gingerbread ingredients.
- Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. We all have heard of Pyrex Baking Dish and that is what I used to bake this gingerbread in.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Mix the topping together in a bowl
- After 35 minutes, sprinkle the topping over, and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2.9mg