Grandma's Soft Gingerbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup butter (or shortening)
• 1/2 cup milk (sour)
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. soda
• 2 tsp. ginger
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• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

Put butter and molasses over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove and add soda, then beat well. When cool, add milk and well beaten eggs. Add dry ingredients sifted together and mix well. Bake in well greased and floured cake pan in 350 degrees F oven for 40 minutes. Serve warm with butter or topped with whipped cream.

By Robin from Washington, IA