Laura's Gingerbread Recipe

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Laura's Gingerbread
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
265
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
  3. Blend sugar and shortening in a small bowl; stir in the molasses.
  4. Measure 1 cup of boiling water in a 2-cup measuring cup.
  5. Add the baking soda and mix well.
  6. In a large bowl, sift together the flour and the spices.
  7. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  8. Pour into prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until cake is done.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  11. Gingerbread is delicious with applesauce, lemon sauce or whipped cream.
  12. Laura herself liked to add chocolate frosting!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.44 Kcal (1111 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.32g 11%
Cholesterol 23.25mg 8%
Sodium 251.33mg 10%
Potassium 362.06mg 8%
Total Carbs 47.37g 16%
Sugars 29.18g 117%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 3%
Protein 3.17g 6%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 305.43 Kcal (1279 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.42g 11%
Cholesterol 26.75mg 8%
Sodium 289.2mg 10%
Potassium 416.61mg 8%
Total Carbs 54.51g 16%
Sugars 33.57g 117%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 3%
Protein 3.65g 6%
Iron 1.8mg 9%
Calcium 74.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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