 | | Directions | - Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Grease and flour 9-inch square pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. Add egg and stir in molasses and water.
- Stir dry ingredients together, add to liquid mixture, and combine until smooth. Pour into prepared pan, bake 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Serve warm or cold. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Container: 9-inch square pan
Servings: 8
|  | | Ingredients | | - | | 1/2 cup shortening or butter |
| - | | 1/4 cup sugar |
| - | | 1 egg |
| - | | 1 cup molasses |
| - | | 1 cup very hot water |
| - | | 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour |
| - | | 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
| - | | 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| - | | 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger |
| - | | 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
| - | | 2 teaspoons orange zest (optional) |
| - | | garnish with whipped topping, if desired |
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