Nutty Gingerbread

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. melted shortening
  • 3/4 c. molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 c. flour (lightly spooned in c.)
  • 3/4 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. ginger
  • 3/4 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • whipped topping

Instructions

  1. In large mixing bowl combine sugar, shortening and molasses. Add eggs and beat well with wooden spoon.
  2. Stir together dry ingredients and nuts and add to sugar mixture, mixing well.
  3. Stir in water.
  4. Pour in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes at 350°.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1328 kcal 66% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.8g 28% DV
Total Fat 76.5g 98% DV
Carbs 165g 60% DV
Fiber 19.6g 70% DV
Sugar 63.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3237.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1147.8mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 70.8mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 33.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2% DV
Calcium 1910mg 100% DV
Iron 11.4mg 63% DV

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

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