Nova Scotia Ginger Cake

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup hot water

Recipe

• 1 cream together butter, shortening and sugar.
• 2 add egg and molasses, mix until smooth.
• 3 add dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
• 4 add hot water and beat until smooth.
• 5 pour into a prepared 9x9 baking pan.
• 6 bake at 350°f for 35 minutes.