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By WillametteLive Editors
from WillametteLive, Section Dining
Posted on Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 10:22:25 PM PDT
Tis the season for realizing at the last minute that you don't have a gift for Auntie Myrtle -- and, oh, did I mention she'll be here in an hour? What better present than a nice warm homemade gingerbread cake? A quick trip to the dollar store for a festive platter that she can bring home with her and -- voila! It's like you'd planned this from the beginning. Don't forget to attach a recipe card. Gingerbread Cake is also excellent for holiday potlucks or as a Christmas Eve dessert for the whole family. Quick and Easy Gingerbread Cake
What you will need:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
Whipped cream
What to do:
- Preheat oven to 350
- Butter and sprinkle with flour a 9" cake pan
- On low speed, mix together all ingredients except for whipped cream
- Mix at medium speed for 3 minutes
- Pour batter into pan, bake for around an hour, or until toothpick comes out clean
- Let cake cool completely, top with whipped cream
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