Grandma'S Famous Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. molasses
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
powdered sugar (optional)
sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine buttermilk and soda; add to sugar mixture, mixing well.
Sift flour and ginger together.
Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, mixing well.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
If desired, serve
gingerbread dusted with powdered sugar or topped with a dollop of whipped cream.