Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. light syrup (Karo)
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
Add Karo syrup; mix well. Sift together dry ingredients.
Add alternating with water.
Pour into a well greased and floured pan.
Bake in a preheated oven (350\u00b0) for 40 to 45 minutes or until center springs back when touched with fingertips.
Gingerbread can be served topped with Cool Whip or a white lemon sauce.