Gingerbread With Streusel Topping - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup molasses
1 cup hot water, scant
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup nuts, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350*.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg, molasses and dry ingredients sifted together.
Add hot water and beat until smooth.
Pour in a greased 9x13 pan.
Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.