Gingerbread Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. light molasses
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Stir shortening to soften.
Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and molasses; beat thoroughly.
Mix together dry ingredients.
Add to molasses mixture alternately with the boiling water.
Beat after each addition.
Bake in greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for about 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve warm; top with cream (whipped cream, Cool Whip or Dream Whip may be used).