Gingerbread Iii

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup light molasses
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan. Sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses. Add flour mixture and water. Beat until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

759 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 28.6g 37% DV
Carbs 131g 48% DV
Fiber 18g 64% DV
Sugar 44.5g 89% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19293.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1023.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 1889mg 100% DV
Iron 13.1mg 73% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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